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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,151.28, 59,544.98 and 24,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,151.28, 59,544.98 and 24,029.62 is: 33,158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,151.28 : 59,544.98 = 24,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,151.28/59,544.98 = 24,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,151.28x = 59,544.98 × 24,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,151.28x = 1,430,843,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,843,242.31/43,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,158.77

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