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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,990.09, 59,326.35 and 24,127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,990.09, 59,326.35 and 24,127.21 is: 33,295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,990.09 : 59,326.35 = 24,127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,990.09/59,326.35 = 24,127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,990.09x = 59,326.35 × 24,127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,990.09x = 1,431,379,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,379,304.98/42,990.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,295.56

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