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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,230.52, 58,263.30 and 26,301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,230.52, 58,263.30 and 26,301.78 is: 36,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,230.52 : 58,263.30 = 26,301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,230.52/58,263.30 = 26,301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,230.52x = 58,263.30 × 26,301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,230.52x = 1,532,428,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,428,498.67/42,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,287.23

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