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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,373.92, 58,473.60 and 24,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,373.92, 58,473.60 and 24,474.48 is: 33,773.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,373.92 : 58,473.60 = 24,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,373.92/58,473.60 = 24,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,373.92x = 58,473.60 × 24,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,373.92x = 1,431,110,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,110,953.73/42,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,773.39

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