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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,630.56, 58,829.24 and 24,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,630.56, 58,829.24 and 24,727.24 is: 34,123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,630.56 : 58,829.24 = 24,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,630.56/58,829.24 = 24,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,630.56x = 58,829.24 × 24,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,630.56x = 1,454,684,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,684,736.50/42,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,123.05

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