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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,028.53, 58,007.88 and 24,135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,028.53, 58,007.88 and 24,135.81 is: 33,312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,028.53 : 58,007.88 = 24,135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,028.53/58,007.88 = 24,135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,028.53x = 58,007.88 × 24,135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,028.53x = 1,400,067,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,067,170.18/42,028.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,312.30

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