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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,255.95, 59,682.99 and 24,389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,255.95, 59,682.99 and 24,389.43 is: 33,651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,255.95 : 59,682.99 = 24,389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,255.95/59,682.99 = 24,389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,255.95x = 59,682.99 × 24,389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,255.95x = 1,455,634,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,634,106.80/43,255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,651.65

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