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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,926.16, 59,238.18 and 24,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,926.16, 59,238.18 and 24,063.24 is: 33,207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,926.16 : 59,238.18 = 24,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,926.16/59,238.18 = 24,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,926.16x = 59,238.18 × 24,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,926.16x = 1,425,462,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,462,542.50/42,926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,207.32

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