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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,299.63, 58,369.95 and 24,150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,299.63, 58,369.95 and 24,150.26 is: 33,325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,299.63 : 58,369.95 = 24,150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,299.63/58,369.95 = 24,150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,299.63x = 58,369.95 × 24,150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,299.63x = 1,409,649,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,649,468.69/42,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,325.34

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