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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,975.02, 59,306.55 and 24,113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,975.02, 59,306.55 and 24,113.54 is: 33,277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,975.02 : 59,306.55 = 24,113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,975.02/59,306.55 = 24,113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,975.02x = 59,306.55 × 24,113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,975.02x = 1,430,090,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,090,865.69/42,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,277.26

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