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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,268.76, 59,715.12 and 26,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,268.76, 59,715.12 and 26,269.08 is: 36,253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,268.76 : 59,715.12 = 26,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,268.76/59,715.12 = 26,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,268.76x = 59,715.12 × 26,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,268.76x = 1,568,661,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,661,264.49/43,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,253.90

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