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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,991.19, 59,324.95 and 23,869.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,991.19, 59,324.95 and 23,869.98 is: 32,938.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,991.19 : 59,324.95 = 23,869.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,991.19/59,324.95 = 23,869.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,991.19x = 59,324.95 × 23,869.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,991.19x = 1,416,084,954.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,084,954.03/42,991.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,938.96

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