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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,255.08, 59,691.97 and 24,392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,255.08, 59,691.97 and 24,392.21 is: 33,661.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,255.08 : 59,691.97 = 24,392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,255.08/59,691.97 = 24,392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,255.08x = 59,691.97 × 24,392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,255.08x = 1,456,018,799.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,018,799.58/43,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,661.22

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