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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,268.11, 58,329.90 and 24,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,268.11, 58,329.90 and 24,363 is: 33,620.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,268.11 : 58,329.90 = 24,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,268.11/58,329.90 = 24,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,268.11x = 58,329.90 × 24,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,268.11x = 1,421,091,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,091,353.70/42,268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,620.89

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