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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,247.52, 59,715.36 and 33,842.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,247.52, 59,715.36 and 33,842.88 is: 46,729.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,247.52 : 59,715.36 = 33,842.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,247.52/59,715.36 = 33,842.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,247.52x = 59,715.36 × 33,842.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,247.52x = 2,020,939,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,939,762.64/43,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,729.61

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