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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,281.06, 59,728.62 and 25,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,281.06, 59,728.62 and 25,388.96 is: 35,037.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,281.06 : 59,728.62 = 25,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,281.06/59,728.62 = 25,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,281.06x = 59,728.62 × 25,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,281.06x = 1,516,447,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,447,544.04/43,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,037.21

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