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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,806.62, 59,087.72 and 24,916.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,806.62, 59,087.72 and 24,916.66 is: 34,393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,806.62 : 59,087.72 = 24,916.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,806.62/59,087.72 = 24,916.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,806.62x = 59,087.72 × 24,916.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,806.62x = 1,472,268,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,268,467.90/42,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,393.47

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