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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,007.08, 59,356.26 and 26,249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,007.08, 59,356.26 and 26,249.64 is: 36,228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,007.08 : 59,356.26 = 26,249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,007.08/59,356.26 = 26,249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,007.08x = 59,356.26 × 26,249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,007.08x = 1,558,080,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,080,456.75/43,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,228.46

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