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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,922.88, 59,237.22 and 24,063.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,922.88, 59,237.22 and 24,063.65 is: 33,209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,922.88 : 59,237.22 = 24,063.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,922.88/59,237.22 = 24,063.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,922.88x = 59,237.22 × 24,063.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,922.88x = 1,425,463,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,463,432.87/42,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,209.88

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