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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,082.72, 59,435.88 and 26,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,082.72, 59,435.88 and 26,306 is: 36,291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,082.72 : 59,435.88 = 26,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,082.72/59,435.88 = 26,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,082.72x = 59,435.88 × 26,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,082.72x = 1,563,520,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,520,259.28/43,082.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,291.12

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