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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.25, 58,327.32 and 24,361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.25, 58,327.32 and 24,361.11 is: 33,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.25 : 58,327.32 = 24,361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.25/58,327.32 = 24,361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.25x = 58,327.32 × 24,361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.25x = 1,420,918,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,918,258.53/42,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,618.27

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