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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,265.62, 59,733.59 and 33,174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,265.62, 59,733.59 and 33,174.68 is: 45,801.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,265.62 : 59,733.59 = 33,174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,265.62/59,733.59 = 33,174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,265.62x = 59,733.59 × 33,174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,265.62x = 1,981,642,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,642,268.96/43,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,801.78

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