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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,041.63, 59,397.40 and 23,920.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,041.63, 59,397.40 and 23,920.81 is: 33,010.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,041.63 : 59,397.40 = 23,920.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,041.63/59,397.40 = 23,920.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,041.63x = 59,397.40 × 23,920.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,041.63x = 1,420,833,711.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,833,711.60/43,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,010.69

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