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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,668, 60,266.70 and 26,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,668, 60,266.70 and 26,901 is: 37,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,668 : 60,266.70 = 26,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,668/60,266.70 = 26,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,668x = 60,266.70 × 26,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,668x = 1,621,234,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,234,496.70/43,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,126.37

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