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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,368.70, 58,444.51 and 26,425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,368.70, 58,444.51 and 26,425.47 is: 36,452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,368.70 : 58,444.51 = 26,425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,368.70/58,444.51 = 26,425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,368.70x = 58,444.51 × 26,425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,368.70x = 1,544,423,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,423,645.67/42,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,452.00

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