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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,254.28, 59,696.22 and 24,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,254.28, 59,696.22 and 24,391 is: 33,662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,254.28 : 59,696.22 = 24,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,254.28/59,696.22 = 24,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,254.28x = 59,696.22 × 24,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,254.28x = 1,456,050,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,050,502.02/43,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,662.58

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