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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,216.83, 59,642.80 and 24,094.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,216.83, 59,642.80 and 24,094.01 is: 33,251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,216.83 : 59,642.80 = 24,094.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,216.83/59,642.80 = 24,094.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,216.83x = 59,642.80 × 24,094.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,216.83x = 1,437,034,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,034,308.50/43,216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,251.73

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