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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,125.57, 59,511.78 and 24,004.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,125.57, 59,511.78 and 24,004.71 is: 33,125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,125.57 : 59,511.78 = 24,004.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,125.57/59,511.78 = 24,004.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,125.57x = 59,511.78 × 24,004.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,125.57x = 1,428,563,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,563,020.48/43,125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,125.66

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