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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,751.96, 60,250.57 and 38,006.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,751.96, 60,250.57 and 38,006.81 is: 52,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,751.96 : 60,250.57 = 38,006.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,751.96/60,250.57 = 38,006.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,751.96x = 60,250.57 × 38,006.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,751.96x = 2,289,932,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,932,132.68/43,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,338.96

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