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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,148, 59,545.68 and 26,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,148, 59,545.68 and 26,377.76 is: 36,402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,148 : 59,545.68 = 26,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,148/59,545.68 = 26,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,148x = 59,545.68 × 26,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,148x = 1,570,681,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,681,656.08/43,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,402.19

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