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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,173.09, 59,579.88 and 24,054.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,173.09, 59,579.88 and 24,054.15 is: 33,195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,173.09 : 59,579.88 = 24,054.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,173.09/59,579.88 = 24,054.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,173.09x = 59,579.88 × 24,054.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,173.09x = 1,433,143,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,143,370.50/43,173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,195.29

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