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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,922.92, 59,233.41 and 24,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,922.92, 59,233.41 and 24,060.04 is: 33,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,922.92 : 59,233.41 = 24,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,922.92/59,233.41 = 24,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,922.92x = 59,233.41 × 24,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,922.92x = 1,425,158,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,158,213.94/42,922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,202.73

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