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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,197.45, 81,668.29 and 43,712.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,197.45, 81,668.29 and 43,712.17 is: 60,304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,197.45 : 81,668.29 = 43,712.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,197.45/81,668.29 = 43,712.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,197.45x = 81,668.29 × 43,712.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,197.45x = 3,569,898,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,898,342.51/59,197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,304.94

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