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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,787.08, 59,049.33 and 24,640.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,787.08, 59,049.33 and 24,640.95 is: 34,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,787.08 : 59,049.33 = 24,640.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,787.08/59,049.33 = 24,640.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,787.08x = 59,049.33 × 24,640.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,787.08x = 1,455,031,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,031,588.06/42,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,006.33

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