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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,601.13, 58,789.80 and 24,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,601.13, 58,789.80 and 24,706.76 is: 34,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,601.13 : 58,789.80 = 24,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,601.13/58,789.80 = 24,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,601.13x = 58,789.80 × 24,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,601.13x = 1,452,505,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,505,355.51/42,601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,095.47

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