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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,611.64, 58,804.26 and 24,717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,611.64, 58,804.26 and 24,717.24 is: 34,109.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,611.64 : 58,804.26 = 24,717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,611.64/58,804.26 = 24,717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,611.64x = 58,804.26 × 24,717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,611.64x = 1,453,479,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,479,007.44/42,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,109.91

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