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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,537.84, 58,708.08 and 24,638.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,537.84, 58,708.08 and 24,638.46 is: 34,004.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,537.84 : 58,708.08 = 24,638.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,537.84/58,708.08 = 24,638.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,537.84x = 58,708.08 × 24,638.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,537.84x = 1,446,476,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,476,680.76/42,537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,004.47

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