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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,210.58, 59,635.41 and 27,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,210.58, 59,635.41 and 27,294.26 is: 37,669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,210.58 : 59,635.41 = 27,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,210.58/59,635.41 = 27,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,210.58x = 59,635.41 × 27,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,210.58x = 1,627,704,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,704,385.75/43,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,669.12

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