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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,014, 59,359.32 and 24,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,014, 59,359.32 and 24,151.14 is: 33,328.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,014 : 59,359.32 = 24,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,014/59,359.32 = 24,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,014x = 59,359.32 × 24,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,014x = 1,433,595,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,595,247.62/43,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,328.57

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