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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,176.81, 59,583.72 and 24,057.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,176.81, 59,583.72 and 24,057.42 is: 33,199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,176.81 : 59,583.72 = 24,057.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,176.81/59,583.72 = 24,057.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,176.81x = 59,583.72 × 24,057.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,176.81x = 1,433,430,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,430,577.20/43,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,199.08

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