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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,029.89, 58,058.03 and 33,591.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,029.89, 58,058.03 and 33,591.15 is: 46,401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,029.89 : 58,058.03 = 33,591.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,029.89/58,058.03 = 33,591.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,029.89x = 58,058.03 × 33,591.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,029.89x = 1,950,235,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,235,994.43/42,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,401.17

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