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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,976.77, 59,308.97 and 24,115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,976.77, 59,308.97 and 24,115.29 is: 33,279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,976.77 : 59,308.97 = 24,115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,976.77/59,308.97 = 24,115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,976.77x = 59,308.97 × 24,115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,976.77x = 1,430,252,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,252,890.57/42,976.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,279.67

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