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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,410.79, 59,897.23 and 26,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,410.79, 59,897.23 and 26,423.88 is: 36,459.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,410.79 : 59,897.23 = 26,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,410.79/59,897.23 = 26,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,410.79x = 59,897.23 × 26,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,410.79x = 1,582,717,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,717,217.85/43,410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,459.07

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