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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,269.63, 59,713.91 and 24,406.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,269.63, 59,713.91 and 24,406.75 is: 33,682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,269.63 : 59,713.91 = 24,406.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,269.63/59,713.91 = 24,406.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,269.63x = 59,713.91 × 24,406.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,269.63x = 1,457,422,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,422,472.89/43,269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,682.34

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