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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,209.32, 58,266.80 and 26,301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,209.32, 58,266.80 and 26,301.64 is: 36,307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,209.32 : 58,266.80 = 26,301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,209.32/58,266.80 = 26,301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,209.32x = 58,266.80 × 26,301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,209.32x = 1,532,512,397.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,512,397.55/42,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,307.44

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