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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,035, 59,391.33 and 24,172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,035, 59,391.33 and 24,172.14 is: 33,359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,035 : 59,391.33 = 24,172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,035/59,391.33 = 24,172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,035x = 59,391.33 × 24,172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,035x = 1,435,615,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,615,543.55/43,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,359.26

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