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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,926.52, 59,238.36 and 24,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,926.52, 59,238.36 and 24,063.24 is: 33,207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,926.52 : 59,238.36 = 24,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,926.52/59,238.36 = 24,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,926.52x = 59,238.36 × 24,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,926.52x = 1,425,466,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,466,873.89/42,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,207.14

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