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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,171.13, 59,580.43 and 25,265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,171.13, 59,580.43 and 25,265.07 is: 34,868.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,171.13 : 59,580.43 = 25,265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,171.13/59,580.43 = 25,265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,171.13x = 59,580.43 × 25,265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,171.13x = 1,505,303,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,303,671.42/43,171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,868.29

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