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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,035.07, 59,393.96 and 24,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,035.07, 59,393.96 and 24,172.20 is: 33,360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,035.07 : 59,393.96 = 24,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,035.07/59,393.96 = 24,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,035.07x = 59,393.96 × 24,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,035.07x = 1,435,682,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,682,679.91/43,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,360.76

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