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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,265.28, 59,710.26 and 26,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,265.28, 59,710.26 and 26,265.58 is: 36,249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,265.28 : 59,710.26 = 26,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,265.28/59,710.26 = 26,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,265.28x = 59,710.26 × 26,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,265.28x = 1,568,324,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,324,610.85/43,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,249.03

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