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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,268.85, 59,707.40 and 24,146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,268.85, 59,707.40 and 24,146.91 is: 33,320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,268.85 : 59,707.40 = 24,146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,268.85/59,707.40 = 24,146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,268.85x = 59,707.40 × 24,146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,268.85x = 1,441,749,093.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,749,093.40/43,268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,320.72

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