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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,858.60, 59,167.08 and 26,730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,858.60, 59,167.08 and 26,730.96 is: 36,902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,858.60 : 59,167.08 = 26,730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,858.60/59,167.08 = 26,730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,858.60x = 59,167.08 × 26,730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,858.60x = 1,581,592,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,592,848.80/42,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,902.58

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