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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,997.08, 59,344.38 and 24,133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,997.08, 59,344.38 and 24,133.08 is: 33,308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,997.08 : 59,344.38 = 24,133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,997.08/59,344.38 = 24,133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,997.08x = 59,344.38 × 24,133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,997.08x = 1,432,162,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,162,670.09/42,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,308.37

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