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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,937.67, 59,253.95 and 26,170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,937.67, 59,253.95 and 26,170.67 is: 36,115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,937.67 : 59,253.95 = 26,170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,937.67/59,253.95 = 26,170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,937.67x = 59,253.95 × 26,170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,937.67x = 1,550,715,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,715,144.52/42,937.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,115.50

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