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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,976.02, 59,307.93 and 24,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,976.02, 59,307.93 and 24,114.54 is: 33,278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,976.02 : 59,307.93 = 24,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,976.02/59,307.93 = 24,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,976.02x = 59,307.93 × 24,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,976.02x = 1,430,183,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,183,450.30/42,976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,278.64

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