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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,154.04, 58,184.16 and 26,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,154.04, 58,184.16 and 26,229 is: 36,203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,154.04 : 58,184.16 = 26,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,154.04/58,184.16 = 26,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,154.04x = 58,184.16 × 26,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,154.04x = 1,526,112,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,112,332.64/42,154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,203.23

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