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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,348.82, 59,591.58 and 37,276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,348.82, 59,591.58 and 37,276.79 is: 51,244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,348.82 : 59,591.58 = 37,276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,348.82/59,591.58 = 37,276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,348.82x = 59,591.58 × 37,276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,348.82x = 2,221,382,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,382,627.04/43,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,244.36

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