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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,470.78, 59,983.35 and 25,070.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,470.78, 59,983.35 and 25,070.70 is: 34,593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,470.78 : 59,983.35 = 25,070.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,470.78/59,983.35 = 25,070.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,470.78x = 59,983.35 × 25,070.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,470.78x = 1,503,824,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,824,572.85/43,470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,593.92

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