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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,511.28, 60,036.72 and 24,644.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,511.28, 60,036.72 and 24,644.76 is: 34,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,511.28 : 60,036.72 = 24,644.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,511.28/60,036.72 = 24,644.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,511.28x = 60,036.72 × 24,644.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,511.28x = 1,479,590,555.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,590,555.59/43,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,004.76

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