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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,273.32, 59,709.06 and 27,346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,273.32, 59,709.06 and 27,346.56 is: 37,733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,273.32 : 59,709.06 = 27,346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,273.32/59,709.06 = 27,346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,273.32x = 59,709.06 × 27,346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,273.32x = 1,632,837,391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,837,391.83/43,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,733.12

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