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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,271.34, 59,713.78 and 24,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,271.34, 59,713.78 and 24,150.12 is: 33,326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,271.34 : 59,713.78 = 24,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,271.34/59,713.78 = 24,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,271.34x = 59,713.78 × 24,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,271.34x = 1,442,094,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,094,952.65/43,271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,326.79

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