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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,168, 59,571.84 and 24,309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,168, 59,571.84 and 24,309.76 is: 33,547.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,168 : 59,571.84 = 24,309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,168/59,571.84 = 24,309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,168x = 59,571.84 × 24,309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,168x = 1,448,177,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,177,133.16/43,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,547.47

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