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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,282.29, 59,729.31 and 24,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,282.29, 59,729.31 and 24,160.96 is: 33,341.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,282.29 : 59,729.31 = 24,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,282.29/59,729.31 = 24,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,282.29x = 59,729.31 × 24,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,282.29x = 1,443,117,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,117,469.74/43,282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,341.99

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