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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,266.72, 59,709.36 and 26,490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,266.72, 59,709.36 and 26,490.24 is: 36,557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,266.72 : 59,709.36 = 26,490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,266.72/59,709.36 = 26,490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,266.72x = 59,709.36 × 26,490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,266.72x = 1,581,715,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,715,276.65/43,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,557.32

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