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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,259.16, 59,696.34 and 24,139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,259.16, 59,696.34 and 24,139.44 is: 33,311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,259.16 : 59,696.34 = 24,139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,259.16/59,696.34 = 24,139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,259.16x = 59,696.34 × 24,139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,259.16x = 1,441,036,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,036,217.65/43,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,311.70

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