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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,191.16, 58,235.34 and 26,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,191.16, 58,235.34 and 26,266.26 is: 36,254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,191.16 : 58,235.34 = 26,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,191.16/58,235.34 = 26,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,191.16x = 58,235.34 × 26,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,191.16x = 1,529,624,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,624,581.63/42,191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,254.62

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