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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,669.12, 63,982.14 and 24,905.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,669.12, 63,982.14 and 24,905.88 is: 37,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,669.12 : 63,982.14 = 24,905.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,669.12/63,982.14 = 24,905.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,669.12x = 63,982.14 × 24,905.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,669.12x = 1,593,531,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,531,500.98/42,669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,346.25

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