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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,432.24, 59,883.96 and 36,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,432.24, 59,883.96 and 36,706 is: 50,609.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,432.24 : 59,883.96 = 36,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,432.24/59,883.96 = 36,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,432.24x = 59,883.96 × 36,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,432.24x = 2,198,100,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,100,635.76/43,432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,609.88

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