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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,252.54, 58,309.29 and 24,344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,252.54, 58,309.29 and 24,344.52 is: 33,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,252.54 : 58,309.29 = 24,344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,252.54/58,309.29 = 24,344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,252.54x = 58,309.29 × 24,344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,252.54x = 1,419,511,676.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,511,676.59/42,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,595.89

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