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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.09, 58,313.97 and 24,358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.09, 58,313.97 and 24,358.64 is: 33,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.09 : 58,313.97 = 24,358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.09/58,313.97 = 24,358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.09x = 58,313.97 × 24,358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.09x = 1,420,449,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,449,002.20/42,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,607.30

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