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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,359.54, 58,449.97 and 24,451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,359.54, 58,449.97 and 24,451.70 is: 33,739.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,359.54 : 58,449.97 = 24,451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,359.54/58,449.97 = 24,451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,359.54x = 58,449.97 × 24,451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,359.54x = 1,429,201,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,201,131.45/42,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,739.77

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