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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,397.83, 59,893.46 and 26,403.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,397.83, 59,893.46 and 26,403.29 is: 36,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,397.83 : 59,893.46 = 26,403.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,397.83/59,893.46 = 26,403.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,397.83x = 59,893.46 × 26,403.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,397.83x = 1,581,384,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,384,393.48/43,397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,439.25

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