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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,059.06, 59,421.81 and 24,196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,059.06, 59,421.81 and 24,196.19 is: 33,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,059.06 : 59,421.81 = 24,196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,059.06/59,421.81 = 24,196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,059.06x = 59,421.81 × 24,196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,059.06x = 1,437,781,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,781,404.90/43,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,390.91

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