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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,322.13, 59,788.53 and 26,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,322.13, 59,788.53 and 26,322.44 is: 36,327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,322.13 : 59,788.53 = 26,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,322.13/59,788.53 = 26,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,322.13x = 59,788.53 × 26,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,322.13x = 1,573,779,694.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,779,694.67/43,322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,327.38

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