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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,972.65, 60,709.77 and 33,881.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,972.65, 60,709.77 and 33,881.94 is: 46,778.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,972.65 : 60,709.77 = 33,881.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,972.65/60,709.77 = 33,881.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,972.65x = 60,709.77 × 33,881.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,972.65x = 2,056,964,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,964,784.55/43,972.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,778.28

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