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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,235.78, 59,657.72 and 24,372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,235.78, 59,657.72 and 24,372.90 is: 33,630.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,235.78 : 59,657.72 = 24,372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,235.78/59,657.72 = 24,372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,235.78x = 59,657.72 × 24,372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,235.78x = 1,454,031,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,031,521.92/43,235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,630.29

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