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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,161.06, 58,188.04 and 24,255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,161.06, 58,188.04 and 24,255.74 is: 33,476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,161.06 : 58,188.04 = 24,255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,161.06/58,188.04 = 24,255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,161.06x = 58,188.04 × 24,255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,161.06x = 1,411,393,969.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,393,969.35/42,161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,476.24

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