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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,954.51, 59,277.92 and 24,091.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,954.51, 59,277.92 and 24,091.23 is: 33,246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,954.51 : 59,277.92 = 24,091.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,954.51/59,277.92 = 24,091.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,954.51x = 59,277.92 × 24,091.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,954.51x = 1,428,077,884.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,077,884.19/42,954.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,246.29

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