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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,179.67, 59,593.62 and 24,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,179.67, 59,593.62 and 24,320.44 is: 33,565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,179.67 : 59,593.62 = 24,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,179.67/59,593.62 = 24,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,179.67x = 59,593.62 × 24,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,179.67x = 1,449,343,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,343,059.59/43,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,565.40

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