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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,057.64, 59,411.94 and 26,296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,057.64, 59,411.94 and 26,296.04 is: 36,283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,057.64 : 59,411.94 = 26,296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,057.64/59,411.94 = 26,296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,057.64x = 59,411.94 × 26,296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,057.64x = 1,562,298,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,298,750.72/43,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,283.89

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