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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,673.91, 58,897.19 and 24,783.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,673.91, 58,897.19 and 24,783.89 is: 34,205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,673.91 : 58,897.19 = 24,783.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,673.91/58,897.19 = 24,783.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,673.91x = 58,897.19 × 24,783.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,673.91x = 1,459,701,354.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,701,354.35/42,673.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,205.94

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