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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,049.44, 58,033.46 and 24,144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,049.44, 58,033.46 and 24,144.06 is: 33,321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,049.44 : 58,033.46 = 24,144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,049.44/58,033.46 = 24,144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,049.44x = 58,033.46 × 24,144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,049.44x = 1,401,163,219.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,163,219.53/42,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,321.80

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