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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,976.44, 59,309.82 and 24,113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,976.44, 59,309.82 and 24,113.16 is: 33,277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,976.44 : 59,309.82 = 24,113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,976.44/59,309.82 = 24,113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,976.44x = 59,309.82 × 24,113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,976.44x = 1,430,147,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,147,179.23/42,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,277.47

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