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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.99, 58,328.34 and 24,361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.99, 58,328.34 and 24,361.88 is: 33,619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.99 : 58,328.34 = 24,361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.99/58,328.34 = 24,361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.99x = 58,328.34 × 24,361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.99x = 1,420,987,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,987,728.04/42,266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,619.33

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