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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,954.68, 59,277.33 and 24,092.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,954.68, 59,277.33 and 24,092.21 is: 33,247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,954.68 : 59,277.33 = 24,092.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,954.68/59,277.33 = 24,092.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,954.68x = 59,277.33 × 24,092.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,954.68x = 1,428,121,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,121,882.60/42,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,247.18

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