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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,238.62, 59,669.64 and 24,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,238.62, 59,669.64 and 24,117.76 is: 33,282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,238.62 : 59,669.64 = 24,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,238.62/59,669.64 = 24,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,238.62x = 59,669.64 × 24,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,238.62x = 1,439,098,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,098,056.81/43,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,282.70

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