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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,985.22, 59,319.96 and 24,126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,985.22, 59,319.96 and 24,126.80 is: 33,295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,985.22 : 59,319.96 = 24,126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,985.22/59,319.96 = 24,126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,985.22x = 59,319.96 × 24,126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,985.22x = 1,431,200,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,200,810.93/42,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,295.18

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