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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,168.20, 59,571.90 and 24,305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,168.20, 59,571.90 and 24,305.46 is: 33,541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,168.20 : 59,571.90 = 24,305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,168.20/59,571.90 = 24,305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,168.20x = 59,571.90 × 24,305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,168.20x = 1,447,922,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,922,432.57/43,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,541.41

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