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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,266, 59,713.56 and 26,508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,266, 59,713.56 and 26,508.72 is: 36,586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,266 : 59,713.56 = 26,508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,266/59,713.56 = 26,508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,266x = 59,713.56 × 26,508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,266x = 1,582,930,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,930,042.24/43,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,586.00

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