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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,264, 59,650.23 and 36,104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,264, 59,650.23 and 36,104.23 is: 49,778.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,264 : 59,650.23 = 36,104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,264/59,650.23 = 36,104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,264x = 59,650.23 × 36,104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,264x = 2,153,625,623.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,625,623.47/43,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,778.70

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