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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,614.61, 58,805.62 and 24,461.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,614.61, 58,805.62 and 24,461.13 is: 33,754.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,614.61 : 58,805.62 = 24,461.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,614.61/58,805.62 = 24,461.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,614.61x = 58,805.62 × 24,461.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,614.61x = 1,438,451,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,451,915.55/42,614.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,754.90

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