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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,223.94, 59,649.66 and 24,361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,223.94, 59,649.66 and 24,361.02 is: 33,618.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,223.94 : 59,649.66 = 24,361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,223.94/59,649.66 = 24,361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,223.94x = 59,649.66 × 24,361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,223.94x = 1,453,126,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,126,560.25/43,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,618.56

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