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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,041.44, 58,027.08 and 24,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,041.44, 58,027.08 and 24,145.84 is: 33,326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,041.44 : 58,027.08 = 24,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,041.44/58,027.08 = 24,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,041.44x = 58,027.08 × 24,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,041.44x = 1,401,112,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,112,589.35/42,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,326.94

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