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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,281.84, 63,410.10 and 26,510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,281.84, 63,410.10 and 26,510.84 is: 39,758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,281.84 : 63,410.10 = 26,510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,281.84/63,410.10 = 26,510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,281.84x = 63,410.10 × 26,510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,281.84x = 1,681,055,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,055,015.48/42,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,758.32

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