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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,588.61, 59,963.52 and 38,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,588.61, 59,963.52 and 38,186.72 is: 52,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,588.61 : 59,963.52 = 38,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,588.61/59,963.52 = 38,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,588.61x = 59,963.52 × 38,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,588.61x = 2,289,810,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,810,148.45/43,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,532.30

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