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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,961.38, 59,285.97 and 24,098.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,961.38, 59,285.97 and 24,098.10 is: 33,254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,961.38 : 59,285.97 = 24,098.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,961.38/59,285.97 = 24,098.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,961.38x = 59,285.97 × 24,098.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,961.38x = 1,428,679,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,679,233.66/42,961.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,254.97

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