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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,242, 59,690.14 and 33,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,242, 59,690.14 and 33,662.92 is: 46,467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,242 : 59,690.14 = 33,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,242/59,690.14 = 33,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,242x = 59,690.14 × 33,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,242x = 2,009,344,407.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,344,407.61/43,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,467.43

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