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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,571.65, 58,759.04 and 24,676.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,571.65, 58,759.04 and 24,676.53 is: 34,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,571.65 : 58,759.04 = 24,676.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,571.65/58,759.04 = 24,676.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,571.65x = 58,759.04 × 24,676.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,571.65x = 1,449,969,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,969,213.33/42,571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,059.50

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