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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,989.84, 59,325.98 and 24,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,989.84, 59,325.98 and 24,126.96 is: 33,295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,989.84 : 59,325.98 = 24,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,989.84/59,325.98 = 24,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,989.84x = 59,325.98 × 24,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,989.84x = 1,431,355,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,355,546.42/42,989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,295.21

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