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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,248.63, 59,683.12 and 24,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,248.63, 59,683.12 and 24,385.76 is: 33,652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,248.63 : 59,683.12 = 24,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,248.63/59,683.12 = 24,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,248.63x = 59,683.12 × 24,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,248.63x = 1,455,418,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,418,240.37/43,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,652.35

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