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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,551.36, 58,711.97 and 24,645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,551.36, 58,711.97 and 24,645.30 is: 34,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,551.36 : 58,711.97 = 24,645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,551.36/58,711.97 = 24,645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,551.36x = 58,711.97 × 24,645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,551.36x = 1,446,974,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,974,114.24/42,551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,005.36

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