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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,197.93, 59,611.03 and 24,079.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,197.93, 59,611.03 and 24,079.79 is: 33,228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,197.93 : 59,611.03 = 24,079.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,197.93/59,611.03 = 24,079.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,197.93x = 59,611.03 × 24,079.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,197.93x = 1,435,421,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,421,084.08/43,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,228.93

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