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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,906.93, 64,357.29 and 14,444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,906.93, 64,357.29 and 14,444.07 is: 21,665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,906.93 : 64,357.29 = 14,444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,906.93/64,357.29 = 14,444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,906.93x = 64,357.29 × 14,444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,906.93x = 929,581,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,581,201.77/42,906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.06

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