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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,206.74, 58,263.21 and 26,299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,206.74, 58,263.21 and 26,299.04 is: 36,303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,206.74 : 58,263.21 = 26,299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,206.74/58,263.21 = 26,299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,206.74x = 58,263.21 × 26,299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,206.74x = 1,532,266,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,266,199.00/42,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,303.83

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