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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,691.48, 58,910.96 and 24,783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,691.48, 58,910.96 and 24,783.58 is: 34,199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,691.48 : 58,910.96 = 24,783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,691.48/58,910.96 = 24,783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,691.48x = 58,910.96 × 24,783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,691.48x = 1,460,024,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,024,490.04/42,691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,199.43

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