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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,512.71, 58,673.96 and 24,619.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,512.71, 58,673.96 and 24,619.41 is: 33,978.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,512.71 : 58,673.96 = 24,619.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,512.71/58,673.96 = 24,619.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,512.71x = 58,673.96 × 24,619.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,512.71x = 1,444,518,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,518,277.56/42,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,978.50

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