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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,451.28, 58,583.04 and 26,545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,451.28, 58,583.04 and 26,545.04 is: 36,632.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,451.28 : 58,583.04 = 26,545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,451.28/58,583.04 = 26,545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,451.28x = 58,583.04 × 26,545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,451.28x = 1,555,089,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,089,140.12/42,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,632.33

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