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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,647.39, 60,251.72 and 38,398.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,647.39, 60,251.72 and 38,398.59 is: 53,006.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,647.39 : 60,251.72 = 38,398.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,647.39/60,251.72 = 38,398.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,647.39x = 60,251.72 × 38,398.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,647.39x = 2,313,580,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,580,901.08/43,647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,006.17

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