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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,241, 59,688.76 and 33,661.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,241, 59,688.76 and 33,661.92 is: 46,466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,241 : 59,688.76 = 33,661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,241/59,688.76 = 33,661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,241x = 59,688.76 × 33,661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,241x = 2,009,238,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,238,264.02/43,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,466.05

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