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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,033.80, 58,009.38 and 24,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,033.80, 58,009.38 and 24,134.60 is: 33,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,033.80 : 58,009.38 = 24,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,033.80/58,009.38 = 24,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,033.80x = 58,009.38 × 24,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,033.80x = 1,400,033,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,033,182.55/42,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,307.32

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