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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,264.28, 59,708.88 and 26,264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,264.28, 59,708.88 and 26,264.58 is: 36,247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,264.28 : 59,708.88 = 26,264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,264.28/59,708.88 = 26,264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,264.28x = 59,708.88 × 26,264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,264.28x = 1,568,228,655.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,228,655.47/43,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,247.66

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