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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,364.62, 59,835.36 and 24,244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,364.62, 59,835.36 and 24,244.78 is: 33,453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,364.62 : 59,835.36 = 24,244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,364.62/59,835.36 = 24,244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,364.62x = 59,835.36 × 24,244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,364.62x = 1,450,695,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,695,139.42/43,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,453.43

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