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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,132.97, 59,205.50 and 38,311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,132.97, 59,205.50 and 38,311.85 is: 52,587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,132.97 : 59,205.50 = 38,311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,132.97/59,205.50 = 38,311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,132.97x = 59,205.50 × 38,311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,132.97x = 2,268,271,747.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,271,747.59/43,132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,587.89

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