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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,159.14, 59,570.79 and 38,675.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,159.14, 59,570.79 and 38,675.22 is: 53,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,159.14 : 59,570.79 = 38,675.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,159.14/59,570.79 = 38,675.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,159.14x = 59,570.79 × 38,675.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,159.14x = 2,303,913,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,913,408.82/43,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,381.82

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