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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,732.93, 63,974.81 and 24,909.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,732.93, 63,974.81 and 24,909.06 is: 37,290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,732.93 : 63,974.81 = 24,909.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,732.93/63,974.81 = 24,909.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,732.93x = 63,974.81 × 24,909.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,732.93x = 1,593,552,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,552,123.18/42,732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,290.97

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