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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,615.31, 65,323.33 and 26,049.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,615.31, 65,323.33 and 26,049.11 is: 39,014.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,615.31 : 65,323.33 = 26,049.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,615.31/65,323.33 = 26,049.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,615.31x = 65,323.33 × 26,049.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,615.31x = 1,701,614,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,614,217.00/43,615.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,014.15

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