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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,262, 59,708.04 and 26,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,262, 59,708.04 and 26,504.72 is: 36,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,262 : 59,708.04 = 26,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,262/59,708.04 = 26,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,262x = 59,708.04 × 26,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,262x = 1,582,544,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,544,881.95/43,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,580.48

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