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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,966.39, 59,293.44 and 24,103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,966.39, 59,293.44 and 24,103.53 is: 33,262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,966.39 : 59,293.44 = 24,103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,966.39/59,293.44 = 24,103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,966.39x = 59,293.44 × 24,103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,966.39x = 1,429,181,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,181,209.84/42,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,262.77

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