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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,371.62, 59,829.74 and 26,381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,371.62, 59,829.74 and 26,381.06 is: 36,391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,371.62 : 59,829.74 = 26,381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,371.62/59,829.74 = 26,381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,371.62x = 59,829.74 × 26,381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,371.62x = 1,578,371,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,371,529.67/43,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,391.81

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