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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,903.28, 59,235.36 and 26,795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,903.28, 59,235.36 and 26,795.08 is: 36,995.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,903.28 : 59,235.36 = 26,795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,903.28/59,235.36 = 26,795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,903.28x = 59,235.36 × 26,795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,903.28x = 1,587,216,210.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,216,210.03/42,903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,995.22

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