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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,567.20, 58,743.60 and 24,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,567.20, 58,743.60 and 24,668 is: 34,042.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,567.20 : 58,743.60 = 24,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,567.20/58,743.60 = 24,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,567.20x = 58,743.60 × 24,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,567.20x = 1,449,087,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,087,124.80/42,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,042.34

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