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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,204.39, 59,614.83 and 24,079.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,204.39, 59,614.83 and 24,079.97 is: 33,226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,204.39 : 59,614.83 = 24,079.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,204.39/59,614.83 = 24,079.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,204.39x = 59,614.83 × 24,079.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,204.39x = 1,435,523,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,523,466.99/43,204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,226.34

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