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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,229.24, 59,652.78 and 24,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,229.24, 59,652.78 and 24,371 is: 33,629.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,229.24 : 59,652.78 = 24,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,229.24/59,652.78 = 24,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,229.24x = 59,652.78 × 24,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,229.24x = 1,453,797,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,797,901.38/43,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,629.97

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