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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,273.71, 59,717.25 and 24,410.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,273.71, 59,717.25 and 24,410.43 is: 33,686.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,273.71 : 59,717.25 = 24,410.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,273.71/59,717.25 = 24,410.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,273.71x = 59,717.25 × 24,410.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,273.71x = 1,457,723,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,723,750.92/43,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,686.13

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