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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,033.47, 58,002.68 and 24,124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,033.47, 58,002.68 and 24,124.67 is: 33,290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,033.47 : 58,002.68 = 24,124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,033.47/58,002.68 = 24,124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,033.47x = 58,002.68 × 24,124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,033.47x = 1,399,295,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,295,501.92/42,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,290.03

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