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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,595.72, 58,780.74 and 26,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,595.72, 58,780.74 and 26,688.76 is: 36,829.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,595.72 : 58,780.74 = 26,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,595.72/58,780.74 = 26,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,595.72x = 58,780.74 × 26,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,595.72x = 1,568,785,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,785,062.48/42,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,829.64

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