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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,966.56, 59,294.27 and 24,104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,966.56, 59,294.27 and 24,104.09 is: 33,263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,966.56 : 59,294.27 = 24,104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,966.56/59,294.27 = 24,104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,966.56x = 59,294.27 × 24,104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,966.56x = 1,429,234,629.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,234,629.06/42,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,263.88

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