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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,974.92, 59,305.12 and 24,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,974.92, 59,305.12 and 24,112 is: 33,274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,974.92 : 59,305.12 = 24,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,974.92/59,305.12 = 24,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,974.92x = 59,305.12 × 24,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,974.92x = 1,429,965,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,965,053.44/42,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,274.41

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