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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,170.21, 59,573.99 and 24,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,170.21, 59,573.99 and 24,049.96 is: 33,188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,170.21 : 59,573.99 = 24,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,170.21/59,573.99 = 24,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,170.21x = 59,573.99 × 24,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,170.21x = 1,432,752,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,752,076.54/43,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,188.44

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