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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,253.74, 59,662.60 and 38,136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,253.74, 59,662.60 and 38,136.16 is: 52,603.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,253.74 : 59,662.60 = 38,136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,253.74/59,662.60 = 38,136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,253.74x = 59,662.60 × 38,136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,253.74x = 2,275,302,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,302,459.62/43,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,603.60

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