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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,186.56, 59,624.96 and 35,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,186.56, 59,624.96 and 35,247.72 is: 48,664.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,186.56 : 59,624.96 = 35,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,186.56/59,624.96 = 35,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,186.56x = 59,624.96 × 35,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,186.56x = 2,101,643,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,643,895.09/43,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,664.30

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