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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,262.91, 59,692.61 and 26,266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,262.91, 59,692.61 and 26,266.82 is: 36,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,262.91 : 59,692.61 = 26,266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,262.91/59,692.61 = 26,266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,262.91x = 59,692.61 × 26,266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,262.91x = 1,567,934,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,934,809.40/43,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,242.01

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