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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,259.58, 59,698.19 and 24,396.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,259.58, 59,698.19 and 24,396.71 is: 33,667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,259.58 : 59,698.19 = 24,396.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,259.58/59,698.19 = 24,396.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,259.58x = 59,698.19 × 24,396.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,259.58x = 1,456,439,008.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,439,008.48/43,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,667.43

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