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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,602.72, 60,153.48 and 26,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,602.72, 60,153.48 and 26,826 is: 37,008.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,602.72 : 60,153.48 = 26,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,602.72/60,153.48 = 26,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,602.72x = 60,153.48 × 26,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,602.72x = 1,613,677,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,677,254.48/43,602.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,008.64

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