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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,315.48, 58,393.32 and 24,416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,315.48, 58,393.32 and 24,416.26 is: 33,693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,315.48 : 58,393.32 = 24,416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,315.48/58,393.32 = 24,416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,315.48x = 58,393.32 × 24,416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,315.48x = 1,425,746,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,746,483.38/42,315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,693.26

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