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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,172.13, 59,581.81 and 25,266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,172.13, 59,581.81 and 25,266.07 is: 34,869.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,172.13 : 59,581.81 = 25,266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,172.13/59,581.81 = 25,266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,172.13x = 59,581.81 × 25,266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,172.13x = 1,505,398,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,398,182.19/43,172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,869.68

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