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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,243.08, 58,293.13 and 24,091.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,243.08, 58,293.13 and 24,091.14 is: 33,244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,243.08 : 58,293.13 = 24,091.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,243.08/58,293.13 = 24,091.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,243.08x = 58,293.13 × 24,091.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,243.08x = 1,404,347,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,347,955.87/42,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,244.45

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