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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,468.97, 59,985.10 and 26,698.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,468.97, 59,985.10 and 26,698.73 is: 36,842.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,468.97 : 59,985.10 = 26,698.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,468.97/59,985.10 = 26,698.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,468.97x = 59,985.10 × 26,698.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,468.97x = 1,601,525,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,525,988.92/43,468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,842.97

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