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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,971, 60,679.98 and 24,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,971, 60,679.98 and 24,099 is: 33,256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,971 : 60,679.98 = 24,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,971/60,679.98 = 24,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,971x = 60,679.98 × 24,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,971x = 1,462,326,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,326,838.02/43,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,256.62

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