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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,926.61, 59,233.92 and 24,063.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,926.61, 59,233.92 and 24,063.33 is: 33,204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,926.61 : 59,233.92 = 24,063.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,926.61/59,233.92 = 24,063.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,926.61x = 59,233.92 × 24,063.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,926.61x = 1,425,365,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,365,364.15/42,926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,204.70

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