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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,285.68, 59,711.22 and 35,228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,285.68, 59,711.22 and 35,228.34 is: 48,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,285.68 : 59,711.22 = 35,228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,285.68/59,711.22 = 35,228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,285.68x = 59,711.22 × 35,228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,285.68x = 2,103,527,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,527,159.97/43,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,596.38

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