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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,227, 64,859.94 and 24,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,227, 64,859.94 and 24,759 is: 37,149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,227 : 64,859.94 = 24,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,227/64,859.94 = 24,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,227x = 64,859.94 × 24,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,227x = 1,605,867,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,867,254.46/43,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,149.63

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