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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,273.02, 59,717.22 and 24,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,273.02, 59,717.22 and 24,154.60 is: 33,333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,273.02 : 59,717.22 = 24,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,273.02/59,717.22 = 24,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,273.02x = 59,717.22 × 24,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,273.02x = 1,442,445,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,445,562.21/43,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,333.60

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