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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,245.71, 58,312.05 and 24,352.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,245.71, 58,312.05 and 24,352.66 is: 33,614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,245.71 : 58,312.05 = 24,352.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,245.71/58,312.05 = 24,352.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,245.71x = 58,312.05 × 24,352.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,245.71x = 1,420,053,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,053,527.55/42,245.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,614.15

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