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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,160.78, 79,671.57 and 26,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,160.78, 79,671.57 and 26,851.26 is: 40,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,160.78 : 79,671.57 = 26,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,160.78/79,671.57 = 26,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,160.78x = 79,671.57 × 26,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,160.78x = 2,139,282,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,282,040.68/53,160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,241.74

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