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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,714.41, 64,050.66 and 24,949.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,714.41, 64,050.66 and 24,949.53 is: 37,412.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,714.41 : 64,050.66 = 24,949.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,714.41/64,050.66 = 24,949.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,714.41x = 64,050.66 × 24,949.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,714.41x = 1,598,033,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,033,863.19/42,714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,412.06

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