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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,268.09, 58,390.72 and 33,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,268.09, 58,390.72 and 33,759.04 is: 46,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,268.09 : 58,390.72 = 33,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,268.09/58,390.72 = 33,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,268.09x = 58,390.72 × 33,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,268.09x = 1,971,214,652.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,214,652.11/42,268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,636.00

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