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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,284.61, 59,732.82 and 24,423.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,284.61, 59,732.82 and 24,423.49 is: 33,704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,284.61 : 59,732.82 = 24,423.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,284.61/59,732.82 = 24,423.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,284.61x = 59,732.82 × 24,423.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,284.61x = 1,458,883,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,883,511.16/43,284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,704.44

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