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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,278.87, 59,714.49 and 26,282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,278.87, 59,714.49 and 26,282.64 is: 36,263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,278.87 : 59,714.49 = 26,282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,278.87/59,714.49 = 26,282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,278.87x = 59,714.49 × 26,282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,278.87x = 1,569,454,443.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,454,443.45/43,278.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,263.76

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