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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,136.73, 59,210.61 and 38,315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,136.73, 59,210.61 and 38,315.61 is: 52,593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,136.73 : 59,210.61 = 38,315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,136.73/59,210.61 = 38,315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,136.73x = 59,210.61 × 38,315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,136.73x = 2,268,690,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,690,640.62/43,136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,593.01

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