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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,248, 59,682.56 and 26,492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,248, 59,682.56 and 26,492.16 is: 36,559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,248 : 59,682.56 = 26,492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,248/59,682.56 = 26,492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,248x = 59,682.56 × 26,492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,248x = 1,581,119,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,119,928.73/43,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,559.38

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