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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,094.96, 59,452.20 and 26,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,094.96, 59,452.20 and 26,318 is: 36,307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,094.96 : 59,452.20 = 26,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,094.96/59,452.20 = 26,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,094.96x = 59,452.20 × 26,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,094.96x = 1,564,662,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,662,999.60/43,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,307.33

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