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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,272.30, 59,675.74 and 33,201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,272.30, 59,675.74 and 33,201.16 is: 45,786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,272.30 : 59,675.74 = 33,201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,272.30/59,675.74 = 33,201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,272.30x = 59,675.74 × 33,201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,272.30x = 1,981,303,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,303,791.86/43,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,786.88

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