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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,171.43, 59,552.68 and 35,939.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,171.43, 59,552.68 and 35,939.96 is: 49,577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,171.43 : 59,552.68 = 35,939.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,171.43/59,552.68 = 35,939.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,171.43x = 59,552.68 × 35,939.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,171.43x = 2,140,320,549.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,320,549.48/43,171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,577.24

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