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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,101.72, 59,462.10 and 26,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,101.72, 59,462.10 and 26,325 is: 36,317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,101.72 : 59,462.10 = 26,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,101.72/59,462.10 = 26,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,101.72x = 59,462.10 × 26,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,101.72x = 1,565,339,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,339,782.50/43,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,317.34

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