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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,181.82, 59,607.63 and 33,753.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,181.82, 59,607.63 and 33,753.42 is: 46,592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,181.82 : 59,607.63 = 33,753.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,181.82/59,607.63 = 33,753.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,181.82x = 59,607.63 × 33,753.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,181.82x = 2,011,961,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,961,370.59/43,181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,592.79

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