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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,167.28, 59,571.96 and 24,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,167.28, 59,571.96 and 24,305.08 is: 33,541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,167.28 : 59,571.96 = 24,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,167.28/59,571.96 = 24,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,167.28x = 59,571.96 × 24,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,167.28x = 1,447,901,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,901,253.56/43,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,541.64

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