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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,063.66, 62,947.38 and 26,276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,063.66, 62,947.38 and 26,276.13 is: 39,321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,063.66 : 62,947.38 = 26,276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,063.66/62,947.38 = 26,276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,063.66x = 62,947.38 × 26,276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,063.66x = 1,654,013,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,013,540.04/42,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,321.67

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