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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,639.16, 60,220.32 and 26,671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,639.16, 60,220.32 and 26,671.82 is: 36,806.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,639.16 : 60,220.32 = 26,671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,639.16/60,220.32 = 26,671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,639.16x = 60,220.32 × 26,671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,639.16x = 1,606,185,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,185,535.38/43,639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,806.06

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