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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,312.14, 59,775.93 and 26,319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,312.14, 59,775.93 and 26,319.15 is: 36,323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,312.14 : 59,775.93 = 26,319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,312.14/59,775.93 = 26,319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,312.14x = 59,775.93 × 26,319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,312.14x = 1,573,251,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,251,668.06/43,312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,323.57

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