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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,737.71, 65,635.52 and 24,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,737.71, 65,635.52 and 24,030 is: 36,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,737.71 : 65,635.52 = 24,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,737.71/65,635.52 = 24,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,737.71x = 65,635.52 × 24,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,737.71x = 1,577,221,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,221,425.45/43,737.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,060.91

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