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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,303.46, 58,405.68 and 26,411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,303.46, 58,405.68 and 26,411.26 is: 36,464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,303.46 : 58,405.68 = 26,411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,303.46/58,405.68 = 26,411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,303.46x = 58,405.68 × 26,411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,303.46x = 1,542,567,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,567,599.96/42,303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,464.34

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