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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,212.63, 59,614.86 and 26,210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,212.63, 59,614.86 and 26,210.37 is: 36,159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,212.63 : 59,614.86 = 26,210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,212.63/59,614.86 = 26,210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,212.63x = 59,614.86 × 26,210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,212.63x = 1,562,527,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,527,538.10/43,212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,159.05

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