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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,589.62, 58,773.66 and 24,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,589.62, 58,773.66 and 24,695.04 is: 34,079.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,589.62 : 58,773.66 = 24,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,589.62/58,773.66 = 24,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,589.62x = 58,773.66 × 24,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,589.62x = 1,451,417,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,417,884.65/42,589.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,079.15

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