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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,926.76, 59,209.38 and 26,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,926.76, 59,209.38 and 26,130.60 is: 36,042.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,926.76 : 59,209.38 = 26,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,926.76/59,209.38 = 26,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,926.76x = 59,209.38 × 26,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,926.76x = 1,547,176,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,176,625.03/42,926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,042.24

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