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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,456.64, 59,979.84 and 26,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,456.64, 59,979.84 and 26,704 is: 36,857.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,456.64 : 59,979.84 = 26,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,456.64/59,979.84 = 26,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,456.64x = 59,979.84 × 26,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,456.64x = 1,601,701,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,701,647.36/43,456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,857.47

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