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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,171.71, 59,581.32 and 24,054.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,171.71, 59,581.32 and 24,054.59 is: 33,197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,171.71 : 59,581.32 = 24,054.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,171.71/59,581.32 = 24,054.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,171.71x = 59,581.32 × 24,054.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,171.71x = 1,433,204,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,204,283.01/43,171.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,197.77

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