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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,464.54, 63,697.44 and 16,170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,464.54, 63,697.44 and 16,170.74 is: 24,256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,464.54 : 63,697.44 = 16,170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,464.54/63,697.44 = 16,170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,464.54x = 63,697.44 × 16,170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,464.54x = 1,030,034,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,034,740.91/42,464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,256.35

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