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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,167.72, 58,224.99 and 26,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,167.72, 58,224.99 and 26,058.44 is: 35,981.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,167.72 : 58,224.99 = 26,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,167.72/58,224.99 = 26,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,167.72x = 58,224.99 × 26,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,167.72x = 1,517,252,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,252,651.70/42,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,981.38

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