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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,275.79, 59,721.66 and 24,414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,275.79, 59,721.66 and 24,414.13 is: 33,692.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,275.79 : 59,721.66 = 24,414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,275.79/59,721.66 = 24,414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,275.79x = 59,721.66 × 24,414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,275.79x = 1,458,051,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,051,950.38/43,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,692.10

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