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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,445.20, 58,558.46 and 26,305.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,445.20, 58,558.46 and 26,305.14 is: 36,291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,445.20 : 58,558.46 = 26,305.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,445.20/58,558.46 = 26,305.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,445.20x = 58,558.46 × 26,305.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,445.20x = 1,540,388,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,388,488.48/42,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,291.23

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