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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,152.76, 63,153 and 26,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,152.76, 63,153 and 26,350.27 is: 39,477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,152.76 : 63,153 = 26,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,152.76/63,153 = 26,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,152.76x = 63,153 × 26,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,152.76x = 1,664,098,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,098,443.43/42,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,477.81

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