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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,132.26, 59,545.88 and 30,251.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,132.26, 59,545.88 and 30,251.09 is: 41,762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,132.26 : 59,545.88 = 30,251.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,132.26/59,545.88 = 30,251.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,132.26x = 59,545.88 × 30,251.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,132.26x = 1,801,327,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,327,999.50/43,132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,762.89

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