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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,913.91, 59,217.93 and 24,047.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,913.91, 59,217.93 and 24,047.39 is: 33,183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,913.91 : 59,217.93 = 24,047.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,913.91/59,217.93 = 24,047.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,913.91x = 59,217.93 × 24,047.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,913.91x = 1,424,036,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,036,657.70/42,913.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,183.57

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