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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,265.28, 59,709.60 and 24,406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,265.28, 59,709.60 and 24,406.32 is: 33,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,265.28 : 59,709.60 = 24,406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,265.28/59,709.60 = 24,406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,265.28x = 59,709.60 × 24,406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,265.28x = 1,457,291,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,291,604.67/43,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,682.70

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