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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,096.30, 59,474.31 and 26,103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,096.30, 59,474.31 and 26,103.71 is: 36,023.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,096.30 : 59,474.31 = 26,103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,096.30/59,474.31 = 26,103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,096.30x = 59,474.31 × 26,103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,096.30x = 1,552,500,140.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,500,140.69/43,096.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,023.98

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