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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,163.23, 58,212.17 and 26,271.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,163.23, 58,212.17 and 26,271.03 is: 36,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,163.23 : 58,212.17 = 26,271.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,163.23/58,212.17 = 26,271.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,163.23x = 58,212.17 × 26,271.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,163.23x = 1,529,293,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,293,533.08/42,163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,270.79

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