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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,240.08, 59,671.98 and 24,119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,240.08, 59,671.98 and 24,119.31 is: 33,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,240.08 : 59,671.98 = 24,119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,240.08/59,671.98 = 24,119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,240.08x = 59,671.98 × 24,119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,240.08x = 1,439,246,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,246,983.93/43,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,285.02

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