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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,270.70, 59,714.46 and 24,407.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,270.70, 59,714.46 and 24,407.82 is: 33,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,270.70 : 59,714.46 = 24,407.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,270.70/59,714.46 = 24,407.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,270.70x = 59,714.46 × 24,407.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,270.70x = 1,457,499,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,499,791.08/43,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,683.30

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