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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,082.47, 58,094.84 and 26,172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,082.47, 58,094.84 and 26,172.05 is: 36,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,082.47 : 58,094.84 = 26,172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,082.47/58,094.84 = 26,172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,082.47x = 58,094.84 × 26,172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,082.47x = 1,520,460,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,460,832.18/42,082.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,130.50

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