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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,273.37, 58,329.75 and 24,369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,273.37, 58,329.75 and 24,369.13 is: 33,625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,273.37 : 58,329.75 = 24,369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,273.37/58,329.75 = 24,369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,273.37x = 58,329.75 × 24,369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,273.37x = 1,421,445,260.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,445,260.62/42,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,625.08

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