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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,566.67, 58,713.85 and 26,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,566.67, 58,713.85 and 26,623.44 is: 36,722.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,566.67 : 58,713.85 = 26,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,566.67/58,713.85 = 26,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,566.67x = 58,713.85 × 26,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,566.67x = 1,563,164,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,164,662.64/42,566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,722.74

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