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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,410.55, 63,615.83 and 24,622.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,410.55, 63,615.83 and 24,622.95 is: 36,934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,410.55 : 63,615.83 = 24,622.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,410.55/63,615.83 = 24,622.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,410.55x = 63,615.83 × 24,622.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,410.55x = 1,566,409,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,409,278.18/42,410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,934.43

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