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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,281.81, 59,729.90 and 27,149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,281.81, 59,729.90 and 27,149.80 is: 37,467.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,281.81 : 59,729.90 = 27,149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,281.81/59,729.90 = 27,149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,281.81x = 59,729.90 × 27,149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,281.81x = 1,621,654,839.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,654,839.02/43,281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,467.35

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