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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,255.50, 59,638.52 and 36,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,255.50, 59,638.52 and 36,095.72 is: 49,766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,255.50 : 59,638.52 = 36,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,255.50/59,638.52 = 36,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,255.50x = 59,638.52 × 36,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,255.50x = 2,152,694,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,694,840.46/43,255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,766.96

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