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