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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,650.94, 58,832.89 and 26,707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,650.94, 58,832.89 and 26,707.71 is: 36,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,650.94 : 58,832.89 = 26,707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,650.94/58,832.89 = 26,707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,650.94x = 58,832.89 × 26,707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,650.94x = 1,571,291,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,291,764.58/42,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,840.73

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