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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,565.67, 58,712.48 and 26,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,565.67, 58,712.48 and 26,622.44 is: 36,721.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,565.67 : 58,712.48 = 26,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,565.67/58,712.48 = 26,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,565.67x = 58,712.48 × 26,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,565.67x = 1,563,069,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,069,049.38/42,565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,721.36

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