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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,003.78, 59,341.94 and 24,137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,003.78, 59,341.94 and 24,137.26 is: 33,307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,003.78 : 59,341.94 = 24,137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,003.78/59,341.94 = 24,137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,003.78x = 59,341.94 × 24,137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,003.78x = 1,432,351,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,351,834.68/43,003.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,307.58

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