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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,604.63, 58,794.59 and 24,710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,604.63, 58,794.59 and 24,710.24 is: 34,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,604.63 : 58,794.59 = 24,710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,604.63/58,794.59 = 24,710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,604.63x = 58,794.59 × 24,710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,604.63x = 1,452,828,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,828,306.05/42,604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,100.25

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