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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,637.94, 60,183.81 and 26,841.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,637.94, 60,183.81 and 26,841.78 is: 37,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,637.94 : 60,183.81 = 26,841.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,637.94/60,183.81 = 26,841.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,637.94x = 60,183.81 × 26,841.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,637.94x = 1,615,440,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,440,587.58/43,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,019.18

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