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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,405.06, 58,544.34 and 26,511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,405.06, 58,544.34 and 26,511.03 is: 36,601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,405.06 : 58,544.34 = 26,511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,405.06/58,544.34 = 26,511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,405.06x = 58,544.34 × 26,511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,405.06x = 1,552,070,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,070,754.07/42,405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,601.07

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