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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,958, 59,283.88 and 26,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,958, 59,283.88 and 26,834.80 is: 37,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,958 : 59,283.88 = 26,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,958/59,283.88 = 26,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,958x = 59,283.88 × 26,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,958x = 1,590,871,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,871,063.02/42,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,033.17

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