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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,898.56, 59,179.99 and 26,991.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,898.56, 59,179.99 and 26,991.78 is: 37,236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,898.56 : 59,179.99 = 26,991.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,898.56/59,179.99 = 26,991.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,898.56x = 59,179.99 × 26,991.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,898.56x = 1,597,373,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,373,440.49/42,898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,236.06

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