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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,529.84, 58,688.68 and 24,623.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,529.84, 58,688.68 and 24,623.57 is: 33,979.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,529.84 : 58,688.68 = 24,623.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,529.84/58,688.68 = 24,623.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,529.84x = 58,688.68 × 24,623.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,529.84x = 1,445,124,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,124,820.19/42,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,979.08

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