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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,285, 59,734.74 and 26,514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,285, 59,734.74 and 26,514.76 is: 36,591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,285 : 59,734.74 = 26,514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,285/59,734.74 = 26,514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,285x = 59,734.74 × 26,514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,285x = 1,583,852,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,852,294.76/43,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,591.25

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