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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,275.28, 59,725.20 and 24,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,275.28, 59,725.20 and 24,412 is: 33,691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,275.28 : 59,725.20 = 24,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,275.28/59,725.20 = 24,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,275.28x = 59,725.20 × 24,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,275.28x = 1,458,011,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,011,582.40/43,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,691.56

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