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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,133.58, 59,499.96 and 25,901.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,133.58, 59,499.96 and 25,901.54 is: 35,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,133.58 : 59,499.96 = 25,901.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,133.58/59,499.96 = 25,901.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,133.58x = 59,499.96 × 25,901.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,133.58x = 1,541,140,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,140,593.94/43,133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,729.48

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