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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,284.72, 59,734.62 and 25,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,284.72, 59,734.62 and 25,377.24 is: 35,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,284.72 : 59,734.62 = 25,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,284.72/59,734.62 = 25,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,284.72x = 59,734.62 × 25,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,284.72x = 1,515,899,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,899,788.05/43,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,021.59

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