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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,324.57, 58,413.96 and 24,425.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,324.57, 58,413.96 and 24,425.73 is: 33,711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,324.57 : 58,413.96 = 24,425.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,324.57/58,413.96 = 24,425.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,324.57x = 58,413.96 × 24,425.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,324.57x = 1,426,803,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,803,615.19/42,324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,711.00

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