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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,994.02, 59,328.50 and 24,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,994.02, 59,328.50 and 24,127.50 is: 33,294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,994.02 : 59,328.50 = 24,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,994.02/59,328.50 = 24,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,994.02x = 59,328.50 × 24,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,994.02x = 1,431,448,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,448,263.11/42,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,294.12

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