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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,205.57, 58,261.62 and 26,297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,205.57, 58,261.62 and 26,297.88 is: 36,302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,205.57 : 58,261.62 = 26,297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,205.57/58,261.62 = 26,297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,205.57x = 58,261.62 × 26,297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,205.57x = 1,532,157,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,157,091.37/42,205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,302.25

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