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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,087.28, 59,465.76 and 24,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,087.28, 59,465.76 and 24,224 is: 33,432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,087.28 : 59,465.76 = 24,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,087.28/59,465.76 = 24,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,087.28x = 59,465.76 × 24,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,087.28x = 1,440,498,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,498,570.24/43,087.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,432.11

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