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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,274.67, 59,720.85 and 24,411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,274.67, 59,720.85 and 24,411.75 is: 33,689.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,274.67 : 59,720.85 = 24,411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,274.67/59,720.85 = 24,411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,274.67x = 59,720.85 × 24,411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,274.67x = 1,457,890,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,890,459.99/43,274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,689.23

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