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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,208.16, 59,592 and 36,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,208.16, 59,592 and 36,282.60 is: 50,040.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,208.16 : 59,592 = 36,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,208.16/59,592 = 36,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,208.16x = 59,592 × 36,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,208.16x = 2,162,152,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,152,699.20/43,208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,040.38

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