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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,825.18, 64,295.84 and 24,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,825.18, 64,295.84 and 24,118.24 is: 36,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,825.18 : 64,295.84 = 24,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,825.18/64,295.84 = 24,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,825.18x = 64,295.84 × 24,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,825.18x = 1,550,702,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,702,500.12/42,825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,210.06

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