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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,266.31, 59,734.54 and 33,175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,266.31, 59,734.54 and 33,175.36 is: 45,802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,266.31 : 59,734.54 = 33,175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,266.31/59,734.54 = 33,175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,266.31x = 59,734.54 × 33,175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,266.31x = 1,981,714,868.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,714,868.93/43,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,802.72

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