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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,993.56, 59,331.13 and 24,130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,993.56, 59,331.13 and 24,130.69 is: 33,300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,993.56 : 59,331.13 = 24,130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,993.56/59,331.13 = 24,130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,993.56x = 59,331.13 × 24,130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,993.56x = 1,431,700,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,700,896.73/42,993.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,300.36

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