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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,292.11, 58,363.09 and 24,386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,292.11, 58,363.09 and 24,386.86 is: 33,653.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,292.11 : 58,363.09 = 24,386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,292.11/58,363.09 = 24,386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,292.11x = 58,363.09 × 24,386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,292.11x = 1,423,292,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,292,505.00/42,292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,653.85

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