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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,171.46, 59,577.46 and 26,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,171.46, 59,577.46 and 26,171.54 is: 36,117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,171.46 : 59,577.46 = 26,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,171.46/59,577.46 = 26,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,171.46x = 59,577.46 × 26,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,171.46x = 1,559,233,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,233,877.49/43,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,117.24

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