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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,984.16, 59,315.04 and 24,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,984.16, 59,315.04 and 24,124.08 is: 33,289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,984.16 : 59,315.04 = 24,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,984.16/59,315.04 = 24,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,984.16x = 59,315.04 × 24,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,984.16x = 1,430,920,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,920,770.16/42,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,289.49

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