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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,330.08, 58,415.73 and 24,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,330.08, 58,415.73 and 24,425.84 is: 33,707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,330.08 : 58,415.73 = 24,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,330.08/58,415.73 = 24,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,330.08x = 58,415.73 × 24,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,330.08x = 1,426,852,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,852,982.38/42,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,707.78

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