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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,097.78, 59,473.73 and 26,112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,097.78, 59,473.73 and 26,112.08 is: 36,033.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,097.78 : 59,473.73 = 26,112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,097.78/59,473.73 = 26,112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,097.78x = 59,473.73 × 26,112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,097.78x = 1,552,982,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,982,563.57/43,097.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,033.94

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