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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,271.68, 58,346.40 and 26,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,271.68, 58,346.40 and 26,346.40 is: 36,365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,271.68 : 58,346.40 = 26,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,271.68/58,346.40 = 26,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,271.68x = 58,346.40 × 26,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,271.68x = 1,537,217,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,217,592.96/42,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,365.19

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