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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,917.09, 59,247.89 and 33,335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,917.09, 59,247.89 and 33,335.51 is: 46,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,917.09 : 59,247.89 = 33,335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,917.09/59,247.89 = 33,335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,917.09x = 59,247.89 × 33,335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,917.09x = 1,975,058,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,058,166.66/42,917.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,020.32

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