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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,955.60, 59,281.20 and 24,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,955.60, 59,281.20 and 24,095.52 is: 33,253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,955.60 : 59,281.20 = 24,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,955.60/59,281.20 = 24,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,955.60x = 59,281.20 × 24,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,955.60x = 1,428,411,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,411,340.22/42,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,253.20

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