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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,977.41, 64,466.05 and 16,323.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,977.41, 64,466.05 and 16,323.35 is: 24,485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,977.41 : 64,466.05 = 16,323.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,977.41/64,466.05 = 16,323.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,977.41x = 64,466.05 × 16,323.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,977.41x = 1,052,301,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,301,574.94/42,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485.00

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