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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,271.82, 59,720.51 and 26,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,271.82, 59,720.51 and 26,274.96 is: 36,262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,271.82 : 59,720.51 = 26,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,271.82/59,720.51 = 26,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,271.82x = 59,720.51 × 26,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,271.82x = 1,569,154,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,154,077.12/43,271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,262.72

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