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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,252.74, 59,661.23 and 38,135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,252.74, 59,661.23 and 38,135.16 is: 52,602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,252.74 : 59,661.23 = 38,135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,252.74/59,661.23 = 38,135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,252.74x = 59,661.23 × 38,135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,252.74x = 2,275,190,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,190,361.17/43,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,602.22

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