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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,159.64, 59,565.98 and 24,300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,159.64, 59,565.98 and 24,300.44 is: 33,537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,159.64 : 59,565.98 = 24,300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,159.64/59,565.98 = 24,300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,159.64x = 59,565.98 × 24,300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,159.64x = 1,447,479,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,479,523.03/43,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,537.80

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