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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,976.94, 64,465.31 and 24,248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,976.94, 64,465.31 and 24,248.46 is: 36,372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,976.94 : 64,465.31 = 24,248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,976.94/64,465.31 = 24,248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,976.94x = 64,465.31 × 24,248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,976.94x = 1,563,184,793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,184,793.29/42,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,372.64

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