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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,226.28, 63,330.78 and 24,682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,226.28, 63,330.78 and 24,682.76 is: 37,019.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,226.28 : 63,330.78 = 24,682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,226.28/63,330.78 = 24,682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,226.28x = 63,330.78 × 24,682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,226.28x = 1,563,178,443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,178,443.35/42,226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,019.09

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