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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,569.57, 58,747.52 and 26,445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,569.57, 58,747.52 and 26,445.71 is: 36,496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,569.57 : 58,747.52 = 26,445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,569.57/58,747.52 = 26,445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,569.57x = 58,747.52 × 26,445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,569.57x = 1,553,619,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,619,451.17/42,569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,496.01

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