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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,047.81, 59,405.58 and 23,927.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,047.81, 59,405.58 and 23,927.09 is: 33,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,047.81 : 59,405.58 = 23,927.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,047.81/59,405.58 = 23,927.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,047.81x = 59,405.58 × 23,927.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,047.81x = 1,421,402,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,402,242.50/43,047.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,019.16

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