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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,759.86, 60,261.55 and 38,014.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,759.86, 60,261.55 and 38,014.71 is: 52,349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,759.86 : 60,261.55 = 38,014.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,759.86/60,261.55 = 38,014.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,759.86x = 60,261.55 × 38,014.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,759.86x = 2,290,825,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,825,394.92/43,759.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,349.93

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