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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,105.68, 59,485.28 and 24,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,105.68, 59,485.28 and 24,246 is: 33,459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,105.68 : 59,485.28 = 24,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,105.68/59,485.28 = 24,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,105.68x = 59,485.28 × 24,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,105.68x = 1,442,280,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,280,098.88/43,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,459.17

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