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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,211.13, 58,252.80 and 24,064.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,211.13, 58,252.80 and 24,064.54 is: 33,209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,211.13 : 58,252.80 = 24,064.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,211.13/58,252.80 = 24,064.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,211.13x = 58,252.80 × 24,064.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,211.13x = 1,401,826,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,826,690.08/42,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,209.88

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