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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,024.59, 63,042.35 and 15,366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,024.59, 63,042.35 and 15,366.43 is: 23,051.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,024.59 : 63,042.35 = 15,366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,024.59/63,042.35 = 15,366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,024.59x = 63,042.35 × 15,366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,024.59x = 968,735,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,735,886.14/42,024.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,051.64

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