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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,731.94, 65,663.52 and 25,033.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,731.94, 65,663.52 and 25,033.09 is: 37,587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,731.94 : 65,663.52 = 25,033.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,731.94/65,663.52 = 25,033.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,731.94x = 65,663.52 × 25,033.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,731.94x = 1,643,760,805.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,760,805.88/43,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,587.19

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