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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,059.78, 59,427.96 and 24,196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,059.78, 59,427.96 and 24,196.89 is: 33,394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,059.78 : 59,427.96 = 24,196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,059.78/59,427.96 = 24,196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,059.78x = 59,427.96 × 24,196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,059.78x = 1,437,971,811.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,971,811.04/43,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,394.78

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