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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,272.97, 59,758.37 and 33,739.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,272.97, 59,758.37 and 33,739.27 is: 46,592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,272.97 : 59,758.37 = 33,739.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,272.97/59,758.37 = 33,739.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,272.97x = 59,758.37 × 33,739.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,272.97x = 2,016,203,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,203,780.19/43,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,592.68

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