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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,975.52, 59,311.64 and 24,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,975.52, 59,311.64 and 24,112.52 is: 33,278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,975.52 : 59,311.64 = 24,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,975.52/59,311.64 = 24,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,975.52x = 59,311.64 × 24,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,975.52x = 1,430,153,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,153,105.73/42,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,278.32

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