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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,049.52, 58,008.12 and 26,152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,049.52, 58,008.12 and 26,152.64 is: 36,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,049.52 : 58,008.12 = 26,152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,049.52/58,008.12 = 26,152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,049.52x = 58,008.12 × 26,152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,049.52x = 1,517,065,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,065,479.44/42,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,078.07

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