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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,251.13, 59,686.57 and 24,388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,251.13, 59,686.57 and 24,388.26 is: 33,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,251.13 : 59,686.57 = 24,388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,251.13/59,686.57 = 24,388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,251.13x = 59,686.57 × 24,388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,251.13x = 1,455,651,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,651,587.67/43,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,655.80

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