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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,211.58, 59,636.79 and 27,295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,211.58, 59,636.79 and 27,295.26 is: 37,670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,211.58 : 59,636.79 = 27,295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,211.58/59,636.79 = 27,295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,211.58x = 59,636.79 × 27,295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,211.58x = 1,627,801,688.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,801,688.62/43,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,670.50

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