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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,246.63, 59,680.36 and 24,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,246.63, 59,680.36 and 24,383.76 is: 33,649.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,246.63 : 59,680.36 = 24,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,246.63/59,680.36 = 24,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,246.63x = 59,680.36 × 24,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,246.63x = 1,455,231,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,231,574.95/43,246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,649.59

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