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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,392.74, 59,774.96 and 36,998.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,392.74, 59,774.96 and 36,998.51 is: 50,966.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,392.74 : 59,774.96 = 36,998.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,392.74/59,774.96 = 36,998.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,392.74x = 59,774.96 × 36,998.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,392.74x = 2,211,583,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,583,971.44/43,392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,966.69

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