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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,222.65, 59,644.97 and 24,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,222.65, 59,644.97 and 24,104.40 is: 33,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,222.65 : 59,644.97 = 24,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,222.65/59,644.97 = 24,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,222.65x = 59,644.97 × 24,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,222.65x = 1,437,706,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,706,214.87/43,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,262.80

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