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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,270.62, 59,714.22 and 25,378.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,270.62, 59,714.22 and 25,378.53 is: 35,022.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,270.62 : 59,714.22 = 25,378.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,270.62/59,714.22 = 25,378.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,270.62x = 59,714.22 × 25,378.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,270.62x = 1,515,459,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,459,123.70/43,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,022.82

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