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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,146, 59,542.92 and 26,375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,146, 59,542.92 and 26,375.76 is: 36,399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,146 : 59,542.92 = 26,375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,146/59,542.92 = 26,375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,146x = 59,542.92 × 26,375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,146x = 1,570,489,767.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,489,767.62/43,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,399.43

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