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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,924.76, 59,236.06 and 26,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,924.76, 59,236.06 and 26,157.76 is: 36,097.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,924.76 : 59,236.06 = 26,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,924.76/59,236.06 = 26,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,924.76x = 59,236.06 × 26,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,924.76x = 1,549,482,640.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,482,640.83/42,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,097.64

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