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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,465.03, 59,977.70 and 24,602.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,465.03, 59,977.70 and 24,602.15 is: 33,948.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,465.03 : 59,977.70 = 24,602.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,465.03/59,977.70 = 24,602.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,465.03x = 59,977.70 × 24,602.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,465.03x = 1,475,580,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,580,583.50/43,465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,948.69

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