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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,017.64, 62,878.36 and 26,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,017.64, 62,878.36 and 26,230.08 is: 39,252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,017.64 : 62,878.36 = 26,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,017.64/62,878.36 = 26,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,017.64x = 62,878.36 × 26,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,017.64x = 1,649,304,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,304,413.07/42,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,252.67

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