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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,182.44, 58,209.96 and 24,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,182.44, 58,209.96 and 24,265.24 is: 33,484.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,182.44 : 58,209.96 = 24,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,182.44/58,209.96 = 24,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,182.44x = 58,209.96 × 24,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,182.44x = 1,412,478,649.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,478,649.79/42,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,484.99

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