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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,189.06, 58,226.67 and 24,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,189.06, 58,226.67 and 24,283.74 is: 33,514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,189.06 : 58,226.67 = 24,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,189.06/58,226.67 = 24,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,189.06x = 58,226.67 × 24,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,189.06x = 1,413,961,315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,961,315.35/42,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,514.88

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