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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,270.26, 59,717.19 and 26,270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,270.26, 59,717.19 and 26,270.58 is: 36,255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,270.26 : 59,717.19 = 26,270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,270.26/59,717.19 = 26,270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,270.26x = 59,717.19 × 26,270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,270.26x = 1,568,805,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,805,217.27/43,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,255.97

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