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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,196.88, 59,611.36 and 24,340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,196.88, 59,611.36 and 24,340.08 is: 33,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,196.88 : 59,611.36 = 24,340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,196.88/59,611.36 = 24,340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,196.88x = 59,611.36 × 24,340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,196.88x = 1,450,945,271.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,945,271.31/43,196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,589.12

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