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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,979.84, 59,312.36 and 24,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,979.84, 59,312.36 and 24,117.04 is: 33,281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,979.84 : 59,312.36 = 24,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,979.84/59,312.36 = 24,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,979.84x = 59,312.36 × 24,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,979.84x = 1,430,438,558.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,438,558.61/42,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,281.62

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