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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,833.67, 59,116.68 and 24,680.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,833.67, 59,116.68 and 24,680.86 is: 34,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,833.67 : 59,116.68 = 24,680.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,833.67/59,116.68 = 24,680.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,833.67x = 59,116.68 × 24,680.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,833.67x = 1,459,050,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,050,502.74/42,833.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,063.17

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