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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,007.62, 57,970.07 and 24,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,007.62, 57,970.07 and 24,105.44 is: 33,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,007.62 : 57,970.07 = 24,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,007.62/57,970.07 = 24,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,007.62x = 57,970.07 × 24,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,007.62x = 1,397,394,068.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,394,068.58/42,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,265.25

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