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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,607.89, 58,799.09 and 24,713.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,607.89, 58,799.09 and 24,713.49 is: 34,104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,607.89 : 58,799.09 = 24,713.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,607.89/58,799.09 = 24,713.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,607.89x = 58,799.09 × 24,713.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,607.89x = 1,453,130,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,130,599.16/42,607.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,104.73

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