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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,486.52, 59,997.80 and 24,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,486.52, 59,997.80 and 24,363.73 is: 33,614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,486.52 : 59,997.80 = 24,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,486.52/59,997.80 = 24,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,486.52x = 59,997.80 × 24,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,486.52x = 1,461,770,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,770,199.79/43,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,614.33

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