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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,467.97, 59,983.72 and 26,697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,467.97, 59,983.72 and 26,697.73 is: 36,841.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,467.97 : 59,983.72 = 26,697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,467.97/59,983.72 = 26,697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,467.97x = 59,983.72 × 26,697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,467.97x = 1,601,429,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,429,160.96/43,467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,841.59

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