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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,284.30, 59,732.06 and 24,162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,284.30, 59,732.06 and 24,162.96 is: 33,344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,284.30 : 59,732.06 = 24,162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,284.30/59,732.06 = 24,162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,284.30x = 59,732.06 × 24,162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,284.30x = 1,443,303,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,303,376.50/43,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,344.73

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