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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,957.64, 59,281.36 and 24,094.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,957.64, 59,281.36 and 24,094.77 is: 33,250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,957.64 : 59,281.36 = 24,094.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,957.64/59,281.36 = 24,094.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,957.64x = 59,281.36 × 24,094.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,957.64x = 1,428,370,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,370,734.49/42,957.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,250.68

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