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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,958, 59,282.07 and 24,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,958, 59,282.07 and 24,095.13 is: 33,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,958 : 59,282.07 = 24,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,958/59,282.07 = 24,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,958x = 59,282.07 × 24,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,958x = 1,428,409,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,409,183.32/42,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,251.30

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