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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,237.62, 59,668.26 and 24,116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,237.62, 59,668.26 and 24,116.76 is: 33,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,237.62 : 59,668.26 = 24,116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,237.62/59,668.26 = 24,116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,237.62x = 59,668.26 × 24,116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,237.62x = 1,439,005,106.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,005,106.04/43,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,281.32

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