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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,233.57, 59,660.01 and 24,369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,233.57, 59,660.01 and 24,369.48 is: 33,628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,233.57 : 59,660.01 = 24,369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,233.57/59,660.01 = 24,369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,233.57x = 59,660.01 × 24,369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,233.57x = 1,453,883,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,883,420.49/43,233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,628.58

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