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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,996, 59,334.90 and 24,133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,996, 59,334.90 and 24,133.53 is: 33,304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,996 : 59,334.90 = 24,133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,996/59,334.90 = 24,133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,996x = 59,334.90 × 24,133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,996x = 1,431,960,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,960,589.20/42,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,304.51

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