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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,575.76, 58,754.52 and 24,681.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,575.76, 58,754.52 and 24,681.15 is: 34,059.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,575.76 : 58,754.52 = 24,681.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,575.76/58,754.52 = 24,681.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,575.76x = 58,754.52 × 24,681.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,575.76x = 1,450,129,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,129,121.30/42,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,059.97

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