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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,226.65, 58,263.63 and 26,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,226.65, 58,263.63 and 26,919 is: 37,142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,226.65 : 58,263.63 = 26,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,226.65/58,263.63 = 26,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,226.65x = 58,263.63 × 26,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,226.65x = 1,568,398,655.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,398,655.97/42,226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,142.39

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