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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,003.47, 59,344.56 and 24,140.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,003.47, 59,344.56 and 24,140.59 is: 33,313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,003.47 : 59,344.56 = 24,140.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,003.47/59,344.56 = 24,140.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,003.47x = 59,344.56 × 24,140.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,003.47x = 1,432,612,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,612,570.99/43,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,313.88

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