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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,127.51, 59,505.78 and 36,254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,127.51, 59,505.78 and 36,254.81 is: 50,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,127.51 : 59,505.78 = 36,254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,127.51/59,505.78 = 36,254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,127.51x = 59,505.78 × 36,254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,127.51x = 2,157,370,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,370,450.27/43,127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,023.08

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