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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,512.58, 63,710.54 and 26,902.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,512.58, 63,710.54 and 26,902.26 is: 40,316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,512.58 : 63,710.54 = 26,902.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,512.58/63,710.54 = 26,902.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,512.58x = 63,710.54 × 26,902.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,512.58x = 1,713,957,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,957,511.82/42,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,316.48

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