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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,977.44, 59,311.20 and 24,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,977.44, 59,311.20 and 24,114.16 is: 33,278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,977.44 : 59,311.20 = 24,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,977.44/59,311.20 = 24,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,977.44x = 59,311.20 × 24,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,977.44x = 1,430,239,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,239,766.59/42,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,278.85

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