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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,079.74, 58,091.09 and 26,169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,079.74, 58,091.09 and 26,169.32 is: 36,126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,079.74 : 58,091.09 = 26,169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,079.74/58,091.09 = 26,169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,079.74x = 58,091.09 × 26,169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,079.74x = 1,520,203,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,203,902.06/42,079.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,126.74

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