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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,628.33, 58,827.63 and 24,724.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,628.33, 58,827.63 and 24,724.09 is: 34,119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,628.33 : 58,827.63 = 24,724.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,628.33/58,827.63 = 24,724.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,628.33x = 58,827.63 × 24,724.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,628.33x = 1,454,459,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,459,618.61/42,628.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,119.55

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