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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,977.02, 59,309.32 and 24,115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,977.02, 59,309.32 and 24,115.54 is: 33,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,977.02 : 59,309.32 = 24,115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,977.02/59,309.32 = 24,115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,977.02x = 59,309.32 × 24,115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,977.02x = 1,430,276,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,276,278.83/42,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,280.02

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