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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,402.10, 59,895.99 and 24,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,402.10, 59,895.99 and 24,281.24 is: 33,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,402.10 : 59,895.99 = 24,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,402.10/59,895.99 = 24,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,402.10x = 59,895.99 × 24,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,402.10x = 1,454,348,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,348,608.75/43,402.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,508.72

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