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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,974.08, 64,445.62 and 14,886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,974.08, 64,445.62 and 14,886.52 is: 22,324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,974.08 : 64,445.62 = 14,886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,974.08/64,445.62 = 14,886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,974.08x = 64,445.62 × 14,886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,974.08x = 959,371,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,371,011.04/42,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,324.41

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