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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,992.98, 59,335.77 and 24,130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,992.98, 59,335.77 and 24,130.09 is: 33,302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,992.98 : 59,335.77 = 24,130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,992.98/59,335.77 = 24,130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,992.98x = 59,335.77 × 24,130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,992.98x = 1,431,777,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,777,470.32/42,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,302.59

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