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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,039.08, 59,394.60 and 26,272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,039.08, 59,394.60 and 26,272.08 is: 36,255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,039.08 : 59,394.60 = 26,272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,039.08/59,394.60 = 26,272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,039.08x = 59,394.60 × 26,272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,039.08x = 1,560,419,682.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,419,682.77/43,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,255.88

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