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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,034.28, 59,388.84 and 24,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,034.28, 59,388.84 and 24,171 is: 33,356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,034.28 : 59,388.84 = 24,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,034.28/59,388.84 = 24,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,034.28x = 59,388.84 × 24,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,034.28x = 1,435,487,651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,487,651.64/43,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,356.84

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