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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,229.79, 59,655.91 and 24,110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,229.79, 59,655.91 and 24,110.14 is: 33,271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,229.79 : 59,655.91 = 24,110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,229.79/59,655.91 = 24,110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,229.79x = 59,655.91 × 24,110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,229.79x = 1,438,312,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,312,341.93/43,229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,271.32

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