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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,275.79, 59,723.36 and 24,406.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,275.79, 59,723.36 and 24,406.03 is: 33,681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,275.79 : 59,723.36 = 24,406.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,275.79/59,723.36 = 24,406.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,275.79x = 59,723.36 × 24,406.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,275.79x = 1,457,609,993.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,609,993.83/43,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,681.88

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