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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,897.09, 59,197.99 and 26,130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,897.09, 59,197.99 and 26,130.09 is: 36,059.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,897.09 : 59,197.99 = 26,130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,897.09/59,197.99 = 26,130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,897.09x = 59,197.99 × 26,130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,897.09x = 1,546,849,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,849,012.18/42,897.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,059.53

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