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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,752.96, 60,251.95 and 38,007.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,752.96, 60,251.95 and 38,007.81 is: 52,340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,752.96 : 60,251.95 = 38,007.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,752.96/60,251.95 = 38,007.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,752.96x = 60,251.95 × 38,007.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,752.96x = 2,290,044,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,044,667.73/43,752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,340.34

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