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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,281.72, 59,704.62 and 27,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,281.72, 59,704.62 and 27,360.12 is: 37,741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,281.72 : 59,704.62 = 27,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,281.72/59,704.62 = 27,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,281.72x = 59,704.62 × 27,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,281.72x = 1,633,525,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,525,567.75/43,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,741.70

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