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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,447.61, 63,583.92 and 24,864.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,447.61, 63,583.92 and 24,864.13 is: 37,244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,447.61 : 63,583.92 = 24,864.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,447.61/63,583.92 = 24,864.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,447.61x = 63,583.92 × 24,864.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,447.61x = 1,580,958,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,958,852.79/42,447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,244.94

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