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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,107.02, 59,488.21 and 24,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,107.02, 59,488.21 and 24,244.14 is: 33,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,107.02 : 59,488.21 = 24,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,107.02/59,488.21 = 24,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,107.02x = 59,488.21 × 24,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,107.02x = 1,442,240,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,240,491.59/43,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,457.21

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