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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,252.54, 59,688.40 and 24,389.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,252.54, 59,688.40 and 24,389.53 is: 33,657.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,252.54 : 59,688.40 = 24,389.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,252.54/59,688.40 = 24,389.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,252.54x = 59,688.40 × 24,389.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,252.54x = 1,455,771,724.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,771,724.01/43,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,657.49

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