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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,251.12, 59,688.90 and 24,135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,251.12, 59,688.90 and 24,135.12 is: 33,307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,251.12 : 59,688.90 = 24,135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,251.12/59,688.90 = 24,135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,251.12x = 59,688.90 × 24,135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,251.12x = 1,440,598,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,598,764.17/43,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,307.78

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