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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,161.57, 59,579.69 and 33,733.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,161.57, 59,579.69 and 33,733.17 is: 46,564.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,161.57 : 59,579.69 = 33,733.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,161.57/59,579.69 = 33,733.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,161.57x = 59,579.69 × 33,733.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,161.57x = 2,009,811,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,811,642.65/43,161.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,564.84

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