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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,929.94, 59,272.08 and 26,821.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,929.94, 59,272.08 and 26,821.77 is: 37,032.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,929.94 : 59,272.08 = 26,821.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,929.94/59,272.08 = 26,821.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,929.94x = 59,272.08 × 26,821.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,929.94x = 1,589,782,097.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,782,097.18/42,929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,032.01

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