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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,718.62, 58,952.08 and 24,814.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,718.62, 58,952.08 and 24,814.38 is: 34,244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,718.62 : 58,952.08 = 24,814.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,718.62/58,952.08 = 24,814.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,718.62x = 58,952.08 × 24,814.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,718.62x = 1,462,858,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,858,958.11/42,718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,244.06

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