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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,612.92, 58,767.64 and 26,699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,612.92, 58,767.64 and 26,699.12 is: 36,820.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,612.92 : 58,767.64 = 26,699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,612.92/58,767.64 = 26,699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,612.92x = 58,767.64 × 26,699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,612.92x = 1,569,044,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,044,272.48/42,612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,820.86

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