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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,281.05, 59,727.59 and 24,159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,281.05, 59,727.59 and 24,159.71 is: 33,340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,281.05 : 59,727.59 = 24,159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,281.05/59,727.59 = 24,159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,281.05x = 59,727.59 × 24,159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,281.05x = 1,443,000,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,000,833.96/43,281.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,340.25

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