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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,362.36, 58,520.89 and 33,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,362.36, 58,520.89 and 33,853.33 is: 46,766.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,362.36 : 58,520.89 = 33,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,362.36/58,520.89 = 33,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,362.36x = 58,520.89 × 33,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,362.36x = 1,981,127,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,127,001.06/42,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,766.21

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