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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,255.14, 59,681.90 and 26,258.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,255.14, 59,681.90 and 26,258.95 is: 36,231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,255.14 : 59,681.90 = 26,258.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,255.14/59,681.90 = 26,258.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,255.14x = 59,681.90 × 26,258.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,255.14x = 1,567,183,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,183,962.36/43,255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,231.17

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