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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,565.52, 58,688.36 and 26,622.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,565.52, 58,688.36 and 26,622.29 is: 36,706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,565.52 : 58,688.36 = 26,622.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,565.52/58,688.36 = 26,622.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,565.52x = 58,688.36 × 26,622.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,565.52x = 1,562,418,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,418,312.66/42,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,706.20

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