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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,303.54, 58,372.57 and 26,187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,303.54, 58,372.57 and 26,187.06 is: 36,134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,303.54 : 58,372.57 = 26,187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,303.54/58,372.57 = 26,187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,303.54x = 58,372.57 × 26,187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,303.54x = 1,528,605,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,605,701.08/42,303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,134.23

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