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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,127.67, 59,511 and 24,002.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,127.67, 59,511 and 24,002.66 is: 33,120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,127.67 : 59,511 = 24,002.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,127.67/59,511 = 24,002.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,127.67x = 59,511 × 24,002.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,127.67x = 1,428,422,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,422,299.26/43,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,120.79

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