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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,266.98, 59,709.21 and 25,374.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,266.98, 59,709.21 and 25,374.89 is: 35,017.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,266.98 : 59,709.21 = 25,374.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,266.98/59,709.21 = 25,374.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,266.98x = 59,709.21 × 25,374.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,266.98x = 1,515,114,635.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,114,635.74/43,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,017.80

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