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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,211.10, 59,658.84 and 35,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,211.10, 59,658.84 and 35,272.20 is: 48,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,211.10 : 59,658.84 = 35,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,211.10/59,658.84 = 35,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,211.10x = 59,658.84 × 35,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,211.10x = 2,104,298,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,298,536.25/43,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,698.10

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