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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,174.78, 59,580.84 and 24,054.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,174.78, 59,580.84 and 24,054.37 is: 33,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,174.78 : 59,580.84 = 24,054.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,174.78/59,580.84 = 24,054.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,174.78x = 59,580.84 × 24,054.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,174.78x = 1,433,179,570.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,179,570.27/43,174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,194.83

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