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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,237.46, 59,671.61 and 26,246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,237.46, 59,671.61 and 26,246.03 is: 36,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,237.46 : 59,671.61 = 26,246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,237.46/59,671.61 = 26,246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,237.46x = 59,671.61 × 26,246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,237.46x = 1,566,142,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,142,866.21/43,237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,221.90

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