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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,570.38, 65,251.89 and 25,063.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,570.38, 65,251.89 and 25,063.50 is: 37,535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,570.38 : 65,251.89 = 25,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,570.38/65,251.89 = 25,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,570.38x = 65,251.89 × 25,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,570.38x = 1,635,440,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,440,745.02/43,570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,535.61

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