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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,206, 59,624.46 and 24,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,206, 59,624.46 and 24,343.44 is: 33,594.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,206 : 59,624.46 = 24,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,206/59,624.46 = 24,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,206x = 59,624.46 × 24,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,206x = 1,451,464,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,464,464.54/43,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,594.05

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