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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,145, 59,541.54 and 26,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,145, 59,541.54 and 26,374.76 is: 36,398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,145 : 59,541.54 = 26,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,145/59,541.54 = 26,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,145x = 59,541.54 × 26,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,145x = 1,570,393,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,393,827.53/43,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,398.05

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