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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,254.27, 59,695.06 and 26,254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,254.27, 59,695.06 and 26,254.59 is: 36,233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,254.27 : 59,695.06 = 26,254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,254.27/59,695.06 = 26,254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,254.27x = 59,695.06 × 26,254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,254.27x = 1,567,269,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,269,325.33/43,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,233.87

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