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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,026.10, 58,005.90 and 26,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,026.10, 58,005.90 and 26,122.56 is: 36,055.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,026.10 : 58,005.90 = 26,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,026.10/58,005.90 = 26,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,026.10x = 58,005.90 × 26,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,026.10x = 1,515,262,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,262,603.10/42,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,055.28

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