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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,268.99, 58,317.04 and 24,363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,268.99, 58,317.04 and 24,363.62 is: 33,613.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,268.99 : 58,317.04 = 24,363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,268.99/58,317.04 = 24,363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,268.99x = 58,317.04 × 24,363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,268.99x = 1,420,814,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,814,202.08/42,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,613.63

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