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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,173.92, 59,585.46 and 24,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,173.92, 59,585.46 and 24,311 is: 33,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,173.92 : 59,585.46 = 24,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,173.92/59,585.46 = 24,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,173.92x = 59,585.46 × 24,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,173.92x = 1,448,582,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,582,118.06/43,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,552.25

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