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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,133.09, 59,205.64 and 38,311.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,133.09, 59,205.64 and 38,311.97 is: 52,588.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,133.09 : 59,205.64 = 38,311.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,133.09/59,205.64 = 38,311.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,133.09x = 59,205.64 × 38,311.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,133.09x = 2,268,284,703.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,284,703.51/43,133.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,588.04

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