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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,162.81, 59,560.41 and 24,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,162.81, 59,560.41 and 24,041.94 is: 33,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,162.81 : 59,560.41 = 24,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,162.81/59,560.41 = 24,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,162.81x = 59,560.41 × 24,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,162.81x = 1,431,947,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,947,505.79/43,162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,175.50

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