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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,276.79, 59,724.74 and 24,407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,276.79, 59,724.74 and 24,407.03 is: 33,683.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,276.79 : 59,724.74 = 24,407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,276.79/59,724.74 = 24,407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,276.79x = 59,724.74 × 24,407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,276.79x = 1,457,703,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,703,520.92/43,276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,683.26

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