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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,267.99, 58,315.66 and 24,362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,267.99, 58,315.66 and 24,362.62 is: 33,612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,267.99 : 58,315.66 = 24,362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,267.99/58,315.66 = 24,362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,267.99x = 58,315.66 × 24,362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,267.99x = 1,420,722,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,722,523.00/42,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,612.25

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