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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,991.34, 59,328.06 and 24,128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,991.34, 59,328.06 and 24,128.46 is: 33,297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,991.34 : 59,328.06 = 24,128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,991.34/59,328.06 = 24,128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,991.34x = 59,328.06 × 24,128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,991.34x = 1,431,494,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,494,722.59/42,991.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,297.28

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