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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,390.83, 59,878.92 and 24,270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,390.83, 59,878.92 and 24,270.38 is: 33,492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,390.83 : 59,878.92 = 24,270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,390.83/59,878.92 = 24,270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,390.83x = 59,878.92 × 24,270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,390.83x = 1,453,284,292.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,284,292.09/43,390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,492.89

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