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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,209.72, 59,631.66 and 24,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,209.72, 59,631.66 and 24,348.60 is: 33,602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,209.72 : 59,631.66 = 24,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,209.72/59,631.66 = 24,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,209.72x = 59,631.66 × 24,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,209.72x = 1,451,947,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,947,436.68/43,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,602.33

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