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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,167.39, 58,189.08 and 26,041.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,167.39, 58,189.08 and 26,041.91 is: 35,936.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,167.39 : 58,189.08 = 26,041.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,167.39/58,189.08 = 26,041.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,167.39x = 58,189.08 × 26,041.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,167.39x = 1,515,354,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,354,363.19/42,167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,936.65

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