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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,614.35, 58,806.87 and 24,708.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,614.35, 58,806.87 and 24,708.89 is: 34,097.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,614.35 : 58,806.87 = 24,708.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,614.35/58,806.87 = 24,708.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,614.35x = 58,806.87 × 24,708.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,614.35x = 1,453,052,482.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,052,482.07/42,614.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,097.73

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