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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,072.11, 58,041.09 and 26,750.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,072.11, 58,041.09 and 26,750.45 is: 36,903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,072.11 : 58,041.09 = 26,750.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,072.11/58,041.09 = 26,750.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,072.11x = 58,041.09 × 26,750.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,072.11x = 1,552,625,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,625,275.99/42,072.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,903.91

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