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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,625.64, 58,823.52 and 24,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,625.64, 58,823.52 and 24,731.24 is: 34,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,625.64 : 58,823.52 = 24,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,625.64/58,823.52 = 24,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,625.64x = 58,823.52 × 24,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,625.64x = 1,454,778,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,778,590.76/42,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,129.19

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