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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,268.63, 58,316.54 and 24,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,268.63, 58,316.54 and 24,363.25 is: 33,613.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,268.63 : 58,316.54 = 24,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,268.63/58,316.54 = 24,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,268.63x = 58,316.54 × 24,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,268.63x = 1,420,780,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,780,381.11/42,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,613.12

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