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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,588.72, 58,771.08 and 26,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,588.72, 58,771.08 and 26,681.76 is: 36,819.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,588.72 : 58,771.08 = 26,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,588.72/58,771.08 = 26,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,588.72x = 58,771.08 × 26,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,588.72x = 1,568,115,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,115,851.50/42,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,819.98

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