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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,161.12, 59,555.20 and 27,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,161.12, 59,555.20 and 27,254.08 is: 37,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,161.12 : 59,555.20 = 27,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,161.12/59,555.20 = 27,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,161.12x = 59,555.20 × 27,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,161.12x = 1,623,122,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,122,185.22/43,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,606.12

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