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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,151.64, 58,171.87 and 24,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,151.64, 58,171.87 and 24,246.24 is: 33,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,151.64 : 58,171.87 = 24,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,151.64/58,171.87 = 24,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,151.64x = 58,171.87 × 24,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,151.64x = 1,410,448,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,448,933.43/42,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,461.31

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