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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,221.52, 58,250.88 and 26,292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,221.52, 58,250.88 and 26,292.78 is: 36,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,221.52 : 58,250.88 = 26,292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,221.52/58,250.88 = 26,292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,221.52x = 58,250.88 × 26,292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,221.52x = 1,531,577,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,577,572.65/42,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,274.81

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