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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,463.98, 59,978.20 and 26,693.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,463.98, 59,978.20 and 26,693.74 is: 36,836.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,463.98 : 59,978.20 = 26,693.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,463.98/59,978.20 = 26,693.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,463.98x = 59,978.20 × 26,693.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,463.98x = 1,601,042,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,042,476.47/43,463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,836.08

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