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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,985.13, 59,322.11 and 24,122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,985.13, 59,322.11 and 24,122.25 is: 33,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,985.13 : 59,322.11 = 24,122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,985.13/59,322.11 = 24,122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,985.13x = 59,322.11 × 24,122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,985.13x = 1,430,982,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,982,647.34/42,985.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,290.18

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