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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,927.36, 59,237.76 and 24,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,927.36, 59,237.76 and 24,064 is: 33,207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,927.36 : 59,237.76 = 24,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,927.36/59,237.76 = 24,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,927.36x = 59,237.76 × 24,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,927.36x = 1,425,497,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,497,456.64/42,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,207.20

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