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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,197, 59,612.04 and 24,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,197, 59,612.04 and 24,334.44 is: 33,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,197 : 59,612.04 = 24,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,197/59,612.04 = 24,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,197x = 59,612.04 × 24,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,197x = 1,450,625,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,625,610.66/43,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,581.63

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