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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,069.72, 59,441.14 and 23,951.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,069.72, 59,441.14 and 23,951.40 is: 33,055.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,069.72 : 59,441.14 = 23,951.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,069.72/59,441.14 = 23,951.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,069.72x = 59,441.14 × 23,951.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,069.72x = 1,423,698,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,698,520.60/43,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,055.67

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