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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,051.91, 59,457.03 and 38,355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,051.91, 59,457.03 and 38,355.68 is: 52,971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,051.91 : 59,457.03 = 38,355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,051.91/59,457.03 = 38,355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,051.91x = 59,457.03 × 38,355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,051.91x = 2,280,514,519.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,514,519.15/43,051.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,971.28

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