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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,173, 59,578.92 and 24,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,173, 59,578.92 and 24,310.44 is: 33,548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,173 : 59,578.92 = 24,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,173/59,578.92 = 24,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,173x = 59,578.92 × 24,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,173x = 1,448,389,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,389,759.92/43,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,548.51

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