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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,901.81, 59,184.48 and 26,995.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,901.81, 59,184.48 and 26,995.03 is: 37,240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,901.81 : 59,184.48 = 26,995.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,901.81/59,184.48 = 26,995.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,901.81x = 59,184.48 × 26,995.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,901.81x = 1,597,686,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,686,813.13/42,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,240.55

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