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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,543.27, 59,955.63 and 38,134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,543.27, 59,955.63 and 38,134.53 is: 52,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,543.27 : 59,955.63 = 38,134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,543.27/59,955.63 = 38,134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,543.27x = 59,955.63 × 38,134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,543.27x = 2,286,379,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,379,627.90/43,543.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,508.22

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