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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,909, 60,595.94 and 24,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,909, 60,595.94 and 24,037 is: 33,171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,909 : 60,595.94 = 24,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,909/60,595.94 = 24,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,909x = 60,595.94 × 24,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,909x = 1,456,544,609.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,544,609.78/43,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,171.89

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