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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,992.63, 59,329.82 and 24,129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,992.63, 59,329.82 and 24,129.75 is: 33,299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,992.63 : 59,329.82 = 24,129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,992.63/59,329.82 = 24,129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,992.63x = 59,329.82 × 24,129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,992.63x = 1,431,613,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,613,784.47/42,992.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,299.06

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