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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,836, 59,150.16 and 26,947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,836, 59,150.16 and 26,947.04 is: 37,209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,836 : 59,150.16 = 26,947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,836/59,150.16 = 26,947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,836x = 59,150.16 × 26,947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,836x = 1,593,921,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,921,727.53/42,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,209.86

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