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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,176.49, 59,562.51 and 27,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,176.49, 59,562.51 and 27,858.88 is: 38,431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,176.49 : 59,562.51 = 27,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,176.49/59,562.51 = 27,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,176.49x = 59,562.51 × 27,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,176.49x = 1,659,344,818.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,344,818.59/43,176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,431.67

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