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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,197.09, 59,611.72 and 24,340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,197.09, 59,611.72 and 24,340.29 is: 33,589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,197.09 : 59,611.72 = 24,340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,197.09/59,611.72 = 24,340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,197.09x = 59,611.72 × 24,340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,197.09x = 1,450,966,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,966,552.20/43,197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,589.45

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