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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,752, 60,377.76 and 26,994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,752, 60,377.76 and 26,994.72 is: 37,252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,752 : 60,377.76 = 26,994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,752/60,377.76 = 26,994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,752x = 60,377.76 × 26,994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,752x = 1,629,880,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,880,725.43/43,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,252.71

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