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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,239.05, 58,275.64 and 24,333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,239.05, 58,275.64 and 24,333.59 is: 33,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,239.05 : 58,275.64 = 24,333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,239.05/58,275.64 = 24,333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,239.05x = 58,275.64 × 24,333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,239.05x = 1,418,055,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,055,530.75/42,239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,572.15

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