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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.49, 58,327.66 and 24,361.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.49, 58,327.66 and 24,361.37 is: 33,618.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.49 : 58,327.66 = 24,361.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.49/58,327.66 = 24,361.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.49x = 58,327.66 × 24,361.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.49x = 1,420,941,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,941,706.49/42,266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,618.64

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