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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,264.78, 59,709.57 and 26,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,264.78, 59,709.57 and 26,265.08 is: 36,248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,264.78 : 59,709.57 = 26,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,264.78/59,709.57 = 26,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,264.78x = 59,709.57 × 26,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,264.78x = 1,568,276,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,276,632.82/43,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,248.34

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