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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,995.61, 64,488.56 and 14,910.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,995.61, 64,488.56 and 14,910.48 is: 22,364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,995.61 : 64,488.56 = 14,910.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,995.61/64,488.56 = 14,910.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,995.61x = 64,488.56 × 14,910.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,995.61x = 961,555,309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,555,309.56/42,995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,364.03

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