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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,169.70, 59,573.97 and 24,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,169.70, 59,573.97 and 24,049.68 is: 33,188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,169.70 : 59,573.97 = 24,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,169.70/59,573.97 = 24,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,169.70x = 59,573.97 × 24,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,169.70x = 1,432,734,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,734,914.83/43,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,188.44

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