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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,265.06, 59,732.81 and 33,174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,265.06, 59,732.81 and 33,174.11 is: 45,800.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,265.06 : 59,732.81 = 33,174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,265.06/59,732.81 = 33,174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,265.06x = 59,732.81 × 33,174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,265.06x = 1,981,582,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,582,593.82/43,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,800.99

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