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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,465.22, 59,979.92 and 26,694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,465.22, 59,979.92 and 26,694.98 is: 36,837.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,465.22 : 59,979.92 = 26,694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,465.22/59,979.92 = 26,694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,465.22x = 59,979.92 × 26,694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,465.22x = 1,601,162,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,162,764.80/43,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,837.79

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