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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,221, 59,645.22 and 24,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,221, 59,645.22 and 24,358.44 is: 33,614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,221 : 59,645.22 = 24,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,221/59,645.22 = 24,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,221x = 59,645.22 × 24,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,221x = 1,452,864,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,864,512.66/43,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,614.78

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