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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,074, 59,445.77 and 24,214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,074, 59,445.77 and 24,214.77 is: 33,418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,074 : 59,445.77 = 24,214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,074/59,445.77 = 24,214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,074x = 59,445.77 × 24,214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,074x = 1,439,465,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,465,526.95/43,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,418.43

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