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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,999.52, 59,336.08 and 24,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,999.52, 59,336.08 and 24,133 is: 33,301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,999.52 : 59,336.08 = 24,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,999.52/59,336.08 = 24,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,999.52x = 59,336.08 × 24,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,999.52x = 1,431,957,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,957,618.64/42,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,301.71

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