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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,462.62, 59,978.61 and 24,603.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,462.62, 59,978.61 and 24,603.39 is: 33,952.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,462.62 : 59,978.61 = 24,603.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,462.62/59,978.61 = 24,603.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,462.62x = 59,978.61 × 24,603.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,462.62x = 1,475,677,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,677,133.49/43,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,952.79

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