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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,128.64, 58,140.59 and 24,229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,128.64, 58,140.59 and 24,229.26 is: 33,438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,128.64 : 58,140.59 = 24,229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,128.64/58,140.59 = 24,229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,128.64x = 58,140.59 × 24,229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,128.64x = 1,408,703,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,703,350.52/42,128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,438.14

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