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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,902.73, 59,205.78 and 26,135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,902.73, 59,205.78 and 26,135.73 is: 36,067.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,902.73 : 59,205.78 = 26,135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,902.73/59,205.78 = 26,135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,902.73x = 59,205.78 × 26,135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,902.73x = 1,547,386,280.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,386,280.52/42,902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,067.32

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