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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,027.68, 59,377.68 and 24,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,027.68, 59,377.68 and 24,168 is: 33,351.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,027.68 : 59,377.68 = 24,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,027.68/59,377.68 = 24,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,027.68x = 59,377.68 × 24,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,027.68x = 1,435,039,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,039,770.24/43,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,351.55

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