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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,730.55, 58,964.18 and 24,825.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,730.55, 58,964.18 and 24,825.29 is: 34,256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,730.55 : 58,964.18 = 24,825.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,730.55/58,964.18 = 24,825.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,730.55x = 58,964.18 × 24,825.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,730.55x = 1,463,802,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,802,891.40/42,730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,256.59

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