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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,251.67, 59,689.35 and 24,388.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,251.67, 59,689.35 and 24,388.39 is: 33,657.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,251.67 : 59,689.35 = 24,388.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,251.67/59,689.35 = 24,388.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,251.67x = 59,689.35 × 24,388.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,251.67x = 1,455,727,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,727,146.65/43,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,657.13

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