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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,333.93, 58,422.72 and 24,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,333.93, 58,422.72 and 24,186.24 is: 33,378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,333.93 : 58,422.72 = 24,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,333.93/58,422.72 = 24,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,333.93x = 58,422.72 × 24,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,333.93x = 1,413,025,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,025,927.37/42,333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,378.09

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