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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,235.69, 59,666.17 and 24,372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,235.69, 59,666.17 and 24,372.81 is: 33,635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,235.69 : 59,666.17 = 24,372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,235.69/59,666.17 = 24,372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,235.69x = 59,666.17 × 24,372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,235.69x = 1,454,232,224.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,232,224.84/43,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,635.00

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