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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,328.59, 58,401.63 and 33,348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,328.59, 58,401.63 and 33,348.26 is: 46,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,328.59 : 58,401.63 = 33,348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,328.59/58,401.63 = 33,348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,328.59x = 58,401.63 × 33,348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,328.59x = 1,947,592,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,592,449.66/42,328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,011.28

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