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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,151.14, 63,275.58 and 24,633.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,151.14, 63,275.58 and 24,633.54 is: 36,978.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,151.14 : 63,275.58 = 24,633.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,151.14/63,275.58 = 24,633.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,151.14x = 63,275.58 × 24,633.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,151.14x = 1,558,701,530.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,701,530.95/42,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,978.87

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