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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,031.53, 59,389.09 and 24,168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,031.53, 59,389.09 and 24,168.66 is: 33,355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,031.53 : 59,389.09 = 24,168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,031.53/59,389.09 = 24,168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,031.53x = 59,389.09 × 24,168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,031.53x = 1,435,354,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,354,440.79/43,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,355.88

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