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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,577.67, 58,757.09 and 24,683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,577.67, 58,757.09 and 24,683.01 is: 34,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,577.67 : 58,757.09 = 24,683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,577.67/58,757.09 = 24,683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,577.67x = 58,757.09 × 24,683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,577.67x = 1,450,301,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,301,716.63/42,577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,062.50

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