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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,211.52, 58,245.44 and 24,303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,211.52, 58,245.44 and 24,303.63 is: 33,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,211.52 : 58,245.44 = 24,303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,211.52/58,245.44 = 24,303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,211.52x = 58,245.44 × 24,303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,211.52x = 1,415,575,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,575,622.95/42,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,535.29

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