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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,276.04, 59,723.70 and 24,406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,276.04, 59,723.70 and 24,406.28 is: 33,682.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,276.04 : 59,723.70 = 24,406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,276.04/59,723.70 = 24,406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,276.04x = 59,723.70 × 24,406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,276.04x = 1,457,633,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,633,344.84/43,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,682.23

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