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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,220.56, 58,254.72 and 24,312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,220.56, 58,254.72 and 24,312.26 is: 33,545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,220.56 : 58,254.72 = 24,312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,220.56/58,254.72 = 24,312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,220.56x = 58,254.72 × 24,312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,220.56x = 1,416,303,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,303,898.87/42,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,545.36

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