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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,244.41, 58,274.74 and 26,120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,244.41, 58,274.74 and 26,120.76 is: 36,032.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,244.41 : 58,274.74 = 26,120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,244.41/58,274.74 = 26,120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,244.41x = 58,274.74 × 26,120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,244.41x = 1,522,180,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,180,497.60/42,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,032.71

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