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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,233.58, 59,660.24 and 24,115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,233.58, 59,660.24 and 24,115.35 is: 33,278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,233.58 : 59,660.24 = 24,115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,233.58/59,660.24 = 24,115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,233.58x = 59,660.24 × 24,115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,233.58x = 1,438,727,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,727,568.68/43,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,278.01

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