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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,281.69, 59,729.73 and 27,149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,281.69, 59,729.73 and 27,149.68 is: 37,467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,281.69 : 59,729.73 = 27,149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,281.69/59,729.73 = 27,149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,281.69x = 59,729.73 × 27,149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,281.69x = 1,621,643,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,643,055.99/43,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,467.18

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