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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,972.08, 60,682.59 and 26,985.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,972.08, 60,682.59 and 26,985.71 is: 37,240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,972.08 : 60,682.59 = 26,985.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,972.08/60,682.59 = 26,985.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,972.08x = 60,682.59 × 26,985.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,972.08x = 1,637,562,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,562,472.38/43,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,240.96

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