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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,276.68, 59,716.98 and 24,410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,276.68, 59,716.98 and 24,410.16 is: 33,683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,276.68 : 59,716.98 = 24,410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,276.68/59,716.98 = 24,410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,276.68x = 59,716.98 × 24,410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,276.68x = 1,457,701,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,701,036.52/43,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,683.29

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