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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,247.30, 58,303.98 and 24,341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,247.30, 58,303.98 and 24,341.98 is: 33,593.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,247.30 : 58,303.98 = 24,341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,247.30/58,303.98 = 24,341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,247.30x = 58,303.98 × 24,341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,247.30x = 1,419,234,315.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,234,315.08/42,247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,593.49

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