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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,277, 59,722.53 and 26,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,277, 59,722.53 and 26,510 is: 36,583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,277 : 59,722.53 = 26,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,277/59,722.53 = 26,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,277x = 59,722.53 × 26,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,277x = 1,583,244,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,244,270.30/43,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,583.97

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