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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,320, 64,983.24 and 24,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,320, 64,983.24 and 24,592.80 is: 36,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,320 : 64,983.24 = 24,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,320/64,983.24 = 24,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,320x = 64,983.24 × 24,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,320x = 1,598,119,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,119,824.67/43,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,891.04

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