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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,430.40, 59,324.80 and 42,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,430.40, 59,324.80 and 42,430.40 is: 59,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,430.40 : 59,324.80 = 42,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,430.40/59,324.80 = 42,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,430.40x = 59,324.80 × 42,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,430.40x = 2,517,174,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,174,993.92/42,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,324.80

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