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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,256, 59,639.21 and 36,096.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,256, 59,639.21 and 36,096.22 is: 49,767.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,256 : 59,639.21 = 36,096.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,256/59,639.21 = 36,096.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,256x = 59,639.21 × 36,096.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,256x = 2,152,749,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,749,566.11/43,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,767.65

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