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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.61, 58,319.57 and 24,116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.61, 58,319.57 and 24,116.94 is: 33,276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.61 : 58,319.57 = 24,116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.61/58,319.57 = 24,116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.61x = 58,319.57 × 24,116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.61x = 1,406,489,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,489,449.93/42,266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,276.61

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