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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,041, 59,397.12 and 26,045.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,041, 59,397.12 and 26,045.58 is: 35,943.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,041 : 59,397.12 = 26,045.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,041/59,397.12 = 26,045.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,041x = 59,397.12 × 26,045.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,041x = 1,547,032,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,032,440.73/43,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,943.23

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