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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,588.11, 59,962.84 and 38,186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,588.11, 59,962.84 and 38,186.22 is: 52,531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,588.11 : 59,962.84 = 38,186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,588.11/59,962.84 = 38,186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,588.11x = 59,962.84 × 38,186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,588.11x = 2,289,754,009.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,754,009.13/43,588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,531.62

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