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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,017, 59,363.46 and 24,154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,017, 59,363.46 and 24,154.14 is: 33,332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,017 : 59,363.46 = 24,154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,017/59,363.46 = 24,154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,017x = 59,363.46 × 24,154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,017x = 1,433,873,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,873,323.72/43,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,332.71

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