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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,988.23, 59,226.17 and 33,264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,988.23, 59,226.17 and 33,264.25 is: 45,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,988.23 : 59,226.17 = 33,264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,988.23/59,226.17 = 33,264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,988.23x = 59,226.17 × 33,264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,988.23x = 1,970,113,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,113,699.99/42,988.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,829.15

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