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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,266.62, 59,734.97 and 33,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,266.62, 59,734.97 and 33,175.68 is: 45,803.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,266.62 : 59,734.97 = 33,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,266.62/59,734.97 = 33,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,266.62x = 59,734.97 × 33,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,266.62x = 1,981,748,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,748,249.53/43,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,803.17

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