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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,170.50, 59,581.91 and 26,177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,170.50, 59,581.91 and 26,177.51 is: 36,128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,170.50 : 59,581.91 = 26,177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,170.50/59,581.91 = 26,177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,170.50x = 59,581.91 × 26,177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,170.50x = 1,559,706,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,706,259.24/43,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,128.98

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