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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,605.63, 58,795.97 and 24,711.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,605.63, 58,795.97 and 24,711.24 is: 34,101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,605.63 : 58,795.97 = 24,711.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,605.63/58,795.97 = 24,711.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,605.63x = 58,795.97 × 24,711.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,605.63x = 1,452,921,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,921,202.15/42,605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,101.63

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