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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,604.85, 58,794.93 and 24,710.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,604.85, 58,794.93 and 24,710.47 is: 34,100.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,604.85 : 58,794.93 = 24,710.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,604.85/58,794.93 = 24,710.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,604.85x = 58,794.93 × 24,710.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,604.85x = 1,452,850,206.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,850,206.93/42,604.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,100.58

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