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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,449.28, 59,966.40 and 27,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,449.28, 59,966.40 and 27,535.24 is: 38,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,449.28 : 59,966.40 = 27,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,449.28/59,966.40 = 27,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,449.28x = 59,966.40 × 27,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,449.28x = 1,651,189,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,189,215.94/43,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,002.68

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