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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,982.44, 59,318.10 and 24,119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,982.44, 59,318.10 and 24,119.16 is: 33,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,982.44 : 59,318.10 = 24,119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,982.44/59,318.10 = 24,119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,982.44x = 59,318.10 × 24,119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,982.44x = 1,430,702,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,702,744.80/42,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,285.75

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