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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,976.56, 59,329.92 and 33,395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,976.56, 59,329.92 and 33,395.04 is: 46,102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,976.56 : 59,329.92 = 33,395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,976.56/59,329.92 = 33,395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,976.56x = 59,329.92 × 33,395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,976.56x = 1,981,325,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,325,051.60/42,976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,102.46

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