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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,147.15, 59,542.91 and 24,027.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,147.15, 59,542.91 and 24,027.17 is: 33,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,147.15 : 59,542.91 = 24,027.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,147.15/59,542.91 = 24,027.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,147.15x = 59,542.91 × 24,027.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,147.15x = 1,430,647,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,647,428.27/43,147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,157.40

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