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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,991.29, 59,327.69 and 24,128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,991.29, 59,327.69 and 24,128.55 is: 33,297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,991.29 : 59,327.69 = 24,128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,991.29/59,327.69 = 24,128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,991.29x = 59,327.69 × 24,128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,991.29x = 1,431,491,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,491,013.91/42,991.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,297.23

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