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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,122.28, 59,505.52 and 24,255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,122.28, 59,505.52 and 24,255.76 is: 33,471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,122.28 : 59,505.52 = 24,255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,122.28/59,505.52 = 24,255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,122.28x = 59,505.52 × 24,255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,122.28x = 1,443,351,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,351,611.80/43,122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,471.13

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