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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,266.97, 59,719.25 and 24,415.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,266.97, 59,719.25 and 24,415.03 is: 33,698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,266.97 : 59,719.25 = 24,415.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,266.97/59,719.25 = 24,415.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,266.97x = 59,719.25 × 24,415.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,266.97x = 1,458,046,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,046,859.66/43,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,698.85

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