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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,035.72, 59,393.94 and 26,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,035.72, 59,393.94 and 26,049.30 is: 35,950.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,035.72 : 59,393.94 = 26,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,035.72/59,393.94 = 26,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,035.72x = 59,393.94 × 26,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,035.72x = 1,547,170,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,170,561.24/43,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,950.85

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