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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,162.08, 59,565.33 and 25,013.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,162.08, 59,565.33 and 25,013.42 is: 34,519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,162.08 : 59,565.33 = 25,013.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,162.08/59,565.33 = 25,013.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,162.08x = 59,565.33 × 25,013.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,162.08x = 1,489,932,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,932,491.66/43,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,519.48

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