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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,406.90, 59,291.90 and 42,406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,406.90, 59,291.90 and 42,406.90 is: 59,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,406.90 : 59,291.90 = 42,406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,406.90/59,291.90 = 42,406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,406.90x = 59,291.90 × 42,406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,406.90x = 2,514,385,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,385,674.11/42,406.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,291.90

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