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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,149.09, 58,167.42 and 24,244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,149.09, 58,167.42 and 24,244.09 is: 33,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,149.09 : 58,167.42 = 24,244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,149.09/58,167.42 = 24,244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,149.09x = 58,167.42 × 24,244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,149.09x = 1,410,216,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,216,165.55/42,149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,457.81

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