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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,211.40, 63,317.10 and 24,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,211.40, 63,317.10 and 24,672.20 is: 37,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,211.40 : 63,317.10 = 24,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,211.40/63,317.10 = 24,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,211.40x = 63,317.10 × 24,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,211.40x = 1,562,172,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,172,154.62/42,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,008.30

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