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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,157.41, 59,555.25 and 24,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,157.41, 59,555.25 and 24,036.14 is: 33,168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,157.41 : 59,555.25 = 24,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,157.41/59,555.25 = 24,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,157.41x = 59,555.25 × 24,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,157.41x = 1,431,478,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,478,475.62/43,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,168.78

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