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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,168.94, 58,193.03 and 24,019.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,168.94, 58,193.03 and 24,019.66 is: 33,147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,168.94 : 58,193.03 = 24,019.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,168.94/58,193.03 = 24,019.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,168.94x = 58,193.03 × 24,019.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,168.94x = 1,397,776,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,776,504.00/42,168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,147.07

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