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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,666.20, 63,999.30 and 24,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,666.20, 63,999.30 and 24,234.20 is: 36,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,666.20 : 63,999.30 = 24,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,666.20/63,999.30 = 24,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,666.20x = 63,999.30 × 24,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,666.20x = 1,550,971,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,971,836.06/42,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,351.30

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