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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,251.24, 59,687.76 and 24,130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,251.24, 59,687.76 and 24,130.88 is: 33,301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,251.24 : 59,687.76 = 24,130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,251.24/59,687.76 = 24,130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,251.24x = 59,687.76 × 24,130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,251.24x = 1,440,317,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,317,875.59/43,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,301.19

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