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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,291.62, 59,707.13 and 36,366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,291.62, 59,707.13 and 36,366.39 is: 50,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,291.62 : 59,707.13 = 36,366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,291.62/59,707.13 = 36,366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,291.62x = 59,707.13 × 36,366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,291.62x = 2,171,332,593.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,332,593.53/43,291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,155.96

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