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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,766.93, 60,271.24 and 38,021.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,766.93, 60,271.24 and 38,021.77 is: 52,359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,766.93 : 60,271.24 = 38,021.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,766.93/60,271.24 = 38,021.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,766.93x = 60,271.24 × 38,021.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,766.93x = 2,291,619,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,619,224.89/43,766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,359.61

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