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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,239.97, 59,662.08 and 26,253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,239.97, 59,662.08 and 26,253.15 is: 36,223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,239.97 : 59,662.08 = 26,253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,239.97/59,662.08 = 26,253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,239.97x = 59,662.08 × 26,253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,239.97x = 1,566,317,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,317,535.55/43,239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,223.83

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