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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,064.72, 59,411.04 and 26,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,064.72, 59,411.04 and 26,288 is: 36,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,064.72 : 59,411.04 = 26,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,064.72/59,411.04 = 26,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,064.72x = 59,411.04 × 26,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,064.72x = 1,561,797,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,797,419.52/43,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,266.29

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