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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,366.48, 58,473.36 and 24,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,366.48, 58,473.36 and 24,459 is: 33,757.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,366.48 : 58,473.36 = 24,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,366.48/58,473.36 = 24,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,366.48x = 58,473.36 × 24,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,366.48x = 1,430,199,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,199,912.24/42,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,757.82

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