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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,761.78, 60,264.19 and 38,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,761.78, 60,264.19 and 38,016.62 is: 52,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,761.78 : 60,264.19 = 38,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,761.78/60,264.19 = 38,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,761.78x = 60,264.19 × 38,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,761.78x = 2,291,041,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,041,009.02/43,761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,352.55

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