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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,206.22, 58,256.10 and 26,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,206.22, 58,256.10 and 26,281.26 is: 36,275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,206.22 : 58,256.10 = 26,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,206.22/58,256.10 = 26,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,206.22x = 58,256.10 × 26,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,206.22x = 1,531,043,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,043,710.69/42,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,275.31

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