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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,277.76, 58,352.88 and 26,359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,277.76, 58,352.88 and 26,359.14 is: 36,381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,277.76 : 58,352.88 = 26,359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,277.76/58,352.88 = 26,359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,277.76x = 58,352.88 × 26,359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,277.76x = 1,538,131,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,131,733.32/42,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,381.58

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