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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,759.70, 59,013.52 and 24,854.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,759.70, 59,013.52 and 24,854.71 is: 34,302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,759.70 : 59,013.52 = 24,854.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,759.70/59,013.52 = 24,854.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,759.70x = 59,013.52 × 24,854.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,759.70x = 1,466,763,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,763,925.68/42,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,302.48

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