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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,951.75, 59,279.90 and 26,194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,951.75, 59,279.90 and 26,194.47 is: 36,152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,951.75 : 59,279.90 = 26,194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,951.75/59,279.90 = 26,194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,951.75x = 59,279.90 × 26,194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,951.75x = 1,552,805,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,805,562.15/42,951.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,152.32

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