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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,253.16, 59,689.26 and 24,390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,253.16, 59,689.26 and 24,390.15 is: 33,658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,253.16 : 59,689.26 = 24,390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,253.16/59,689.26 = 24,390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,253.16x = 59,689.26 × 24,390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,253.16x = 1,455,830,004.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,830,004.79/43,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,658.35

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