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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,266.61, 59,708.69 and 25,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,266.61, 59,708.69 and 25,374.52 is: 35,017.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,266.61 : 59,708.69 = 25,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,266.61/59,708.69 = 25,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,266.61x = 59,708.69 × 25,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,266.61x = 1,515,079,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,079,113.47/43,266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,017.29

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