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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,310.59, 58,391.06 and 24,406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,310.59, 58,391.06 and 24,406.35 is: 33,682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,310.59 : 58,391.06 = 24,406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,310.59/58,391.06 = 24,406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,310.59x = 58,391.06 × 24,406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,310.59x = 1,425,112,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,112,647.23/42,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,682.17

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