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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,674.60, 65,511.90 and 38,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,674.60, 65,511.90 and 38,836.20 is: 58,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,674.60 : 65,511.90 = 38,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,674.60/65,511.90 = 38,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,674.60x = 65,511.90 × 38,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,674.60x = 2,544,233,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,233,250.78/43,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,254.30

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