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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,433.67, 58,533.44 and 26,490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,433.67, 58,533.44 and 26,490.44 is: 36,541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,433.67 : 58,533.44 = 26,490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,433.67/58,533.44 = 26,490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,433.67x = 58,533.44 × 26,490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,433.67x = 1,550,576,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,576,594.19/42,433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,541.18

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