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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,042.38, 96,068.18 and 24,599.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,042.38, 96,068.18 and 24,599.49 is: 36,901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,042.38 : 96,068.18 = 24,599.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,042.38/96,068.18 = 24,599.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,042.38x = 96,068.18 × 24,599.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,042.38x = 2,363,228,233.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,228,233.23/64,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,901.01

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