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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,006.75, 59,279.74 and 32,086.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,006.75, 59,279.74 and 32,086.33 is: 44,227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,006.75 : 59,279.74 = 32,086.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,006.75/59,279.74 = 32,086.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,006.75x = 59,279.74 × 32,086.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,006.75x = 1,902,069,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,069,299.95/43,006.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,227.23

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