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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,313.79, 59,774.01 and 25,421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,313.79, 59,774.01 and 25,421.70 is: 35,082.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,313.79 : 59,774.01 = 25,421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,313.79/59,774.01 = 25,421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,313.79x = 59,774.01 × 25,421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,313.79x = 1,519,556,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,556,950.02/43,313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,082.52

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