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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,755.76, 59,028.48 and 26,853.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,755.76, 59,028.48 and 26,853.84 is: 37,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,755.76 : 59,028.48 = 26,853.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,755.76/59,028.48 = 26,853.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,755.76x = 59,028.48 × 26,853.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,755.76x = 1,585,141,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,141,357.36/42,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,074.33

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