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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,512.82, 60,016.96 and 37,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,512.82, 60,016.96 and 37,035.90 is: 51,083.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,512.82 : 60,016.96 = 37,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,512.82/60,016.96 = 37,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,512.82x = 60,016.96 × 37,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,512.82x = 2,222,782,128.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,782,128.86/43,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,083.38

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