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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,975.59, 64,369.91 and 26,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,975.59, 64,369.91 and 26,285.13 is: 39,370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,975.59 : 64,369.91 = 26,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,975.59/64,369.91 = 26,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,975.59x = 64,369.91 × 26,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,975.59x = 1,691,971,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,971,321.01/42,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,370.52

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