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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,282.78, 59,729.99 and 24,161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,282.78, 59,729.99 and 24,161.45 is: 33,342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,282.78 : 59,729.99 = 24,161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,282.78/59,729.99 = 24,161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,282.78x = 59,729.99 × 24,161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,282.78x = 1,443,162,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,162,747.43/43,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,342.66

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