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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,768, 59,019.84 and 26,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,768, 59,019.84 and 26,001 is: 35,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,768 : 59,019.84 = 26,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,768/59,019.84 = 26,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,768x = 59,019.84 × 26,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,768x = 1,534,574,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,574,859.84/42,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,881.38

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