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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,924.09, 59,235.39 and 24,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,924.09, 59,235.39 and 24,060 is: 33,202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,924.09 : 59,235.39 = 24,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,924.09/59,235.39 = 24,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,924.09x = 59,235.39 × 24,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,924.09x = 1,425,203,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,203,483.40/42,924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,202.88

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