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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,233.69, 59,663.41 and 24,370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,233.69, 59,663.41 and 24,370.81 is: 33,632.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,233.69 : 59,663.41 = 24,370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,233.69/59,663.41 = 24,370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,233.69x = 59,663.41 × 24,370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,233.69x = 1,454,045,629.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,045,629.06/43,233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,632.24

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