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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,979.76, 65,972.88 and 24,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,979.76, 65,972.88 and 24,267.60 is: 36,403.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,979.76 : 65,972.88 = 24,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,979.76/65,972.88 = 24,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,979.76x = 65,972.88 × 24,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,979.76x = 1,601,003,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,003,462.69/43,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,403.19

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