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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,281.81, 59,595.67 and 36,894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,281.81, 59,595.67 and 36,894.08 is: 50,800.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,281.81 : 59,595.67 = 36,894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,281.81/59,595.67 = 36,894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,281.81x = 59,595.67 × 36,894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,281.81x = 2,198,727,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,727,404.21/43,281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,800.26

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