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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,185.99, 63,377.40 and 24,668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,185.99, 63,377.40 and 24,668.12 is: 37,059.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,185.99 : 63,377.40 = 24,668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,185.99/63,377.40 = 24,668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,185.99x = 63,377.40 × 24,668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,185.99x = 1,563,400,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,400,991.60/42,185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,059.72

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