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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,031.16, 63,051.02 and 24,281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,031.16, 63,051.02 and 24,281.76 is: 36,425.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,031.16 : 63,051.02 = 24,281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,031.16/63,051.02 = 24,281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,031.16x = 63,051.02 × 24,281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,031.16x = 1,530,989,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,989,735.40/42,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,425.11

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