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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,225.94, 58,246.77 and 26,307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,225.94, 58,246.77 and 26,307.28 is: 36,288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,225.94 : 58,246.77 = 26,307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,225.94/58,246.77 = 26,307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,225.94x = 58,246.77 × 26,307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,225.94x = 1,532,314,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,314,087.49/42,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,288.45

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