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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,995.24, 59,328.90 and 24,134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,995.24, 59,328.90 and 24,134.44 is: 33,302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,995.24 : 59,328.90 = 24,134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,995.24/59,328.90 = 24,134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,995.24x = 59,328.90 × 24,134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,995.24x = 1,431,869,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,869,777.32/42,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,302.98

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