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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,927.61, 59,235.30 and 24,064.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,927.61, 59,235.30 and 24,064.33 is: 33,206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,927.61 : 59,235.30 = 24,064.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,927.61/59,235.30 = 24,064.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,927.61x = 59,235.30 × 24,064.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,927.61x = 1,425,457,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,457,806.85/42,927.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,206.08

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