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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,172.64, 59,581.32 and 24,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,172.64, 59,581.32 and 24,054 is: 33,196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,172.64 : 59,581.32 = 24,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,172.64/59,581.32 = 24,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,172.64x = 59,581.32 × 24,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,172.64x = 1,433,169,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,169,071.28/43,172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,196.23

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