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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,009.64, 59,351.78 and 24,147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,009.64, 59,351.78 and 24,147.56 is: 33,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,009.64 : 59,351.78 = 24,147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,009.64/59,351.78 = 24,147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,009.64x = 59,351.78 × 24,147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,009.64x = 1,433,200,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,200,668.66/43,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,322.78

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