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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,469.24, 59,985.44 and 26,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,469.24, 59,985.44 and 26,699 is: 36,843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,469.24 : 59,985.44 = 26,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,469.24/59,985.44 = 26,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,469.24x = 59,985.44 × 26,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,469.24x = 1,601,551,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,551,262.56/43,469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,843.32

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