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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,160.87, 59,557.74 and 24,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,160.87, 59,557.74 and 24,040 is: 33,172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,160.87 : 59,557.74 = 24,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,160.87/59,557.74 = 24,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,160.87x = 59,557.74 × 24,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,160.87x = 1,431,768,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,768,069.60/43,160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,172.83

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