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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,741.08, 60,391.76 and 33,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,741.08, 60,391.76 and 33,651.72 is: 46,461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,741.08 : 60,391.76 = 33,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,741.08/60,391.76 = 33,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,741.08x = 60,391.76 × 33,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,741.08x = 2,032,286,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,286,597.83/43,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,461.74

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