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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,577.16, 58,750.93 and 24,668.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,577.16, 58,750.93 and 24,668.33 is: 34,039.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,577.16 : 58,750.93 = 24,668.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,577.16/58,750.93 = 24,668.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,577.16x = 58,750.93 × 24,668.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,577.16x = 1,449,287,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,287,329.05/42,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,039.08

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