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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,977.36, 59,313.32 and 24,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,977.36, 59,313.32 and 24,114.64 is: 33,280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,977.36 : 59,313.32 = 24,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,977.36/59,313.32 = 24,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,977.36x = 59,313.32 × 24,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,977.36x = 1,430,319,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,319,359.00/42,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,280.76

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