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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,627.33, 58,826.25 and 24,723.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,627.33, 58,826.25 and 24,723.09 is: 34,118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,627.33 : 58,826.25 = 24,723.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,627.33/58,826.25 = 24,723.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,627.33x = 58,826.25 × 24,723.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,627.33x = 1,454,366,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,366,673.11/42,627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,118.17

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