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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,954.26, 59,276.86 and 24,097.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,954.26, 59,276.86 and 24,097.46 is: 33,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,954.26 : 59,276.86 = 24,097.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,954.26/59,276.86 = 24,097.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,954.26x = 59,276.86 × 24,097.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,954.26x = 1,428,421,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,421,762.78/42,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,254.48

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