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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,253.62, 58,292.90 and 24,339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,253.62, 58,292.90 and 24,339.06 is: 33,578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,253.62 : 58,292.90 = 24,339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,253.62/58,292.90 = 24,339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,253.62x = 58,292.90 × 24,339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,253.62x = 1,418,794,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,794,390.67/42,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,578.06

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