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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,372.54, 58,473.58 and 24,467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,372.54, 58,473.58 and 24,467.15 is: 33,764.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,372.54 : 58,473.58 = 24,467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,372.54/58,473.58 = 24,467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,372.54x = 58,473.58 × 24,467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,372.54x = 1,430,682,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,682,011.01/42,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,764.37

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