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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,157.74, 59,557.49 and 24,037.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,157.74, 59,557.49 and 24,037.74 is: 33,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,157.74 : 59,557.49 = 24,037.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,157.74/59,557.49 = 24,037.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,157.74x = 59,557.49 × 24,037.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,157.74x = 1,431,627,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,627,509.00/43,157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,171.98

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