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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,209.13, 59,610.04 and 26,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,209.13, 59,610.04 and 26,206.88 is: 36,154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,209.13 : 59,610.04 = 26,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,209.13/59,610.04 = 26,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,209.13x = 59,610.04 × 26,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,209.13x = 1,562,193,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,193,165.08/43,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,154.24

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