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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,264.28, 59,690.72 and 24,140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,264.28, 59,690.72 and 24,140.96 is: 33,306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,264.28 : 59,690.72 = 24,140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,264.28/59,690.72 = 24,140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,264.28x = 59,690.72 × 24,140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,264.28x = 1,440,991,283.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,991,283.89/43,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,306.72

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