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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,252.67, 58,309.46 and 24,344.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,252.67, 58,309.46 and 24,344.65 is: 33,596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,252.67 : 58,309.46 = 24,344.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,252.67/58,309.46 = 24,344.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,252.67x = 58,309.46 × 24,344.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,252.67x = 1,419,523,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,523,164.70/42,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,596.06

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