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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.04, 58,327.92 and 24,358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.04, 58,327.92 and 24,358.02 is: 33,614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.04 : 58,327.92 = 24,358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.04/58,327.92 = 24,358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.04x = 58,327.92 × 24,358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.04x = 1,420,752,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,752,641.92/42,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,614.52

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