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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,442.24, 59,897.76 and 36,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,442.24, 59,897.76 and 36,716 is: 50,623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,442.24 : 59,897.76 = 36,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,442.24/59,897.76 = 36,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,442.24x = 59,897.76 × 36,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,442.24x = 2,199,206,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,206,156.16/43,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,623.68

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