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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,216.59, 59,638.91 and 24,354.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,216.59, 59,638.91 and 24,354.39 is: 33,609.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,216.59 : 59,638.91 = 24,354.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,216.59/59,638.91 = 24,354.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,216.59x = 59,638.91 × 24,354.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,216.59x = 1,452,469,151.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,469,151.54/43,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,609.06

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