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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,512.72, 60,058.44 and 26,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,512.72, 60,058.44 and 26,736 is: 36,902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,512.72 : 60,058.44 = 26,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,512.72/60,058.44 = 26,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,512.72x = 60,058.44 × 26,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,512.72x = 1,605,722,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,722,451.84/43,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,902.37

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