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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,272.72, 59,719.14 and 24,409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,272.72, 59,719.14 and 24,409.44 is: 33,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,272.72 : 59,719.14 = 24,409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,272.72/59,719.14 = 24,409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,272.72x = 59,719.14 × 24,409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,272.72x = 1,457,710,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,710,764.68/43,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,686.60

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