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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,218, 59,641.08 and 24,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,218, 59,641.08 and 24,355.44 is: 33,610.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,218 : 59,641.08 = 24,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,218/59,641.08 = 24,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,218x = 59,641.08 × 24,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,218x = 1,452,584,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,584,745.48/43,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,610.64

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