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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,038.53, 58,017.22 and 26,741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,038.53, 58,017.22 and 26,741.14 is: 36,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,038.53 : 58,017.22 = 26,741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,038.53/58,017.22 = 26,741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,038.53x = 58,017.22 × 26,741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,038.53x = 1,551,446,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,446,390.53/42,038.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,905.35

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