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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,922.13, 59,238 and 24,059.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,922.13, 59,238 and 24,059.25 is: 33,204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,922.13 : 59,238 = 24,059.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,922.13/59,238 = 24,059.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,922.13x = 59,238 × 24,059.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,922.13x = 1,425,221,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,221,851.50/42,922.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,204.83

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