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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,206.24, 59,639.52 and 25,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,206.24, 59,639.52 and 25,307 is: 34,932.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,206.24 : 59,639.52 = 25,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,206.24/59,639.52 = 25,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,206.24x = 59,639.52 × 25,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,206.24x = 1,509,297,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,297,332.64/43,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,932.39

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