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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,184.24, 59,609.18 and 25,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,184.24, 59,609.18 and 25,285 is: 34,902.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,184.24 : 59,609.18 = 25,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,184.24/59,609.18 = 25,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,184.24x = 59,609.18 × 25,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,184.24x = 1,507,218,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,218,116.30/43,184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,902.04

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