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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,159.78, 59,561.61 and 24,297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,159.78, 59,561.61 and 24,297.58 is: 33,531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,159.78 : 59,561.61 = 24,297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,159.78/59,561.61 = 24,297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,159.78x = 59,561.61 × 24,297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,159.78x = 1,447,202,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,202,983.90/43,159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,531.29

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