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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,589.62, 59,964.90 and 38,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,589.62, 59,964.90 and 38,187.72 is: 52,533.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,589.62 : 59,964.90 = 38,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,589.62/59,964.90 = 38,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,589.62x = 59,964.90 × 38,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,589.62x = 2,289,922,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,922,811.03/43,589.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,533.67

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