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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,994.08, 59,340.24 and 24,130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,994.08, 59,340.24 and 24,130.08 is: 33,304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,994.08 : 59,340.24 = 24,130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,994.08/59,340.24 = 24,130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,994.08x = 59,340.24 × 24,130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,994.08x = 1,431,884,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,884,738.42/42,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,304.23

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