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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,214.88, 58,251.47 and 24,315.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,214.88, 58,251.47 and 24,315.71 is: 33,552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,214.88 : 58,251.47 = 24,315.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,214.88/58,251.47 = 24,315.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,214.88x = 58,251.47 × 24,315.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,214.88x = 1,416,425,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,425,438.76/42,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,552.76

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