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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,393.62, 59,886.21 and 24,279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,393.62, 59,886.21 and 24,279.69 is: 33,507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,393.62 : 59,886.21 = 24,279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,393.62/59,886.21 = 24,279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,393.62x = 59,886.21 × 24,279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,393.62x = 1,454,018,614.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,018,614.07/43,393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,507.66

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