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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,316.46, 59,777.69 and 25,424.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,316.46, 59,777.69 and 25,424.37 is: 35,086.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,316.46 : 59,777.69 = 25,424.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,316.46/59,777.69 = 25,424.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,316.46x = 59,777.69 × 25,424.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,316.46x = 1,519,809,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,809,981.18/43,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,086.20

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