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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,725.67, 58,952.43 and 24,811.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,725.67, 58,952.43 and 24,811.44 is: 34,234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,725.67 : 58,952.43 = 24,811.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,725.67/58,952.43 = 24,811.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,725.67x = 58,952.43 × 24,811.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,725.67x = 1,462,694,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,694,679.80/42,725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,234.56

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