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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,446.10, 63,669.15 and 24,014.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,446.10, 63,669.15 and 24,014.10 is: 36,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,446.10 : 63,669.15 = 24,014.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,446.10/63,669.15 = 24,014.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,446.10x = 63,669.15 × 24,014.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,446.10x = 1,528,957,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,957,335.02/42,446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,021.15

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