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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,176.74, 59,586.95 and 24,057.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,176.74, 59,586.95 and 24,057.77 is: 33,201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,176.74 : 59,586.95 = 24,057.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,176.74/59,586.95 = 24,057.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,176.74x = 59,586.95 × 24,057.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,176.74x = 1,433,529,138.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,529,138.10/43,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,201.42

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