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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,465.97, 59,980.96 and 26,695.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,465.97, 59,980.96 and 26,695.73 is: 36,838.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,465.97 : 59,980.96 = 26,695.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,465.97/59,980.96 = 26,695.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,465.97x = 59,980.96 × 26,695.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,465.97x = 1,601,235,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,235,513.30/43,465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,838.83

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