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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,458.46, 58,602.33 and 26,329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,458.46, 58,602.33 and 26,329.34 is: 36,340.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,458.46 : 58,602.33 = 26,329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,458.46/58,602.33 = 26,329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,458.46x = 58,602.33 × 26,329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,458.46x = 1,542,960,378.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,960,378.35/42,458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,340.47

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