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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,053.09, 59,410.98 and 24,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,053.09, 59,410.98 and 24,189 is: 33,379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,053.09 : 59,410.98 = 24,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,053.09/59,410.98 = 24,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,053.09x = 59,410.98 × 24,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,053.09x = 1,437,092,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,092,195.22/43,053.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,379.54

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