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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,847.52, 59,131.84 and 26,926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,847.52, 59,131.84 and 26,926.08 is: 37,159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,847.52 : 59,131.84 = 26,926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,847.52/59,131.84 = 26,926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,847.52x = 59,131.84 × 26,926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,847.52x = 1,592,188,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,188,654.39/42,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,159.41

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