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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,930.36, 59,241.90 and 24,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,930.36, 59,241.90 and 24,067 is: 33,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,930.36 : 59,241.90 = 24,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,930.36/59,241.90 = 24,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,930.36x = 59,241.90 × 24,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,930.36x = 1,425,774,807.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,774,807.30/42,930.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,211.34

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