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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,045, 59,405.34 and 26,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,045, 59,405.34 and 26,281.24 is: 36,270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,045 : 59,405.34 = 26,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,045/59,405.34 = 26,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,045x = 59,405.34 × 26,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,045x = 1,561,245,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,245,997.82/43,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,270.09

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