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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,715.61, 65,639.03 and 25,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,715.61, 65,639.03 and 25,016.76 is: 37,562.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,715.61 : 65,639.03 = 25,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,715.61/65,639.03 = 25,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,715.61x = 65,639.03 × 25,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,715.61x = 1,642,075,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,075,735.06/43,715.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,562.69

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