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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,984, 59,324.40 and 26,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,984, 59,324.40 and 26,226.72 is: 36,196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,984 : 59,324.40 = 26,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,984/59,324.40 = 26,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,984x = 59,324.40 × 26,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,984x = 1,555,884,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,884,427.97/42,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,196.83

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