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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,996.06, 59,334.57 and 24,139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,996.06, 59,334.57 and 24,139.26 is: 33,312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,996.06 : 59,334.57 = 24,139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,996.06/59,334.57 = 24,139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,996.06x = 59,334.57 × 24,139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,996.06x = 1,432,292,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,292,700.21/42,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,312.18

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