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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,687.22, 60,304.46 and 38,366.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,687.22, 60,304.46 and 38,366.33 is: 52,959.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,687.22 : 60,304.46 = 38,366.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,687.22/60,304.46 = 38,366.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,687.22x = 60,304.46 × 38,366.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,687.22x = 2,313,660,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,660,812.83/43,687.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,959.67

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