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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,447.10, 63,670.65 and 24,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,447.10, 63,670.65 and 24,015.10 is: 36,022.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,447.10 : 63,670.65 = 24,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,447.10/63,670.65 = 24,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,447.10x = 63,670.65 × 24,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,447.10x = 1,529,057,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,057,026.82/42,447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,022.65

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