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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,682.34, 60,279.72 and 26,715.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,682.34, 60,279.72 and 26,715.06 is: 36,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,682.34 : 60,279.72 = 26,715.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,682.34/60,279.72 = 26,715.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,682.34x = 60,279.72 × 26,715.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,682.34x = 1,610,376,336.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,376,336.58/43,682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,865.62

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