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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,162.31, 59,559.72 and 24,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,162.31, 59,559.72 and 24,041.44 is: 33,174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,162.31 : 59,559.72 = 24,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,162.31/59,559.72 = 24,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,162.31x = 59,559.72 × 24,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,162.31x = 1,431,901,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,901,137.00/43,162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,174.81

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