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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,466.97, 59,982.35 and 26,696.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,466.97, 59,982.35 and 26,696.73 is: 36,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,466.97 : 59,982.35 = 26,696.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,466.97/59,982.35 = 26,696.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,466.97x = 59,982.35 × 26,696.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,466.97x = 1,601,332,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,332,469.23/43,466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,840.21

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