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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,233.52, 58,267.44 and 26,304.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,233.52, 58,267.44 and 26,304.78 is: 36,291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,233.52 : 58,267.44 = 26,304.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,233.52/58,267.44 = 26,304.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,233.52x = 58,267.44 × 26,304.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,233.52x = 1,532,712,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,712,190.36/42,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,291.37

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