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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,717.36, 58,934.34 and 26,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,717.36, 58,934.34 and 26,796 is: 36,968.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,717.36 : 58,934.34 = 26,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,717.36/58,934.34 = 26,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,717.36x = 58,934.34 × 26,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,717.36x = 1,579,204,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,204,574.64/42,717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,968.68

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