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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,080.65, 58,092.35 and 26,170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,080.65, 58,092.35 and 26,170.23 is: 36,128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,080.65 : 58,092.35 = 26,170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,080.65/58,092.35 = 26,170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,080.65x = 58,092.35 × 26,170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,080.65x = 1,520,290,012.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,290,012.23/42,080.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,128.00

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