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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,713.36, 58,928.82 and 26,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,713.36, 58,928.82 and 26,792 is: 36,963.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,713.36 : 58,928.82 = 26,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,713.36/58,928.82 = 26,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,713.36x = 58,928.82 × 26,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,713.36x = 1,578,820,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,820,945.44/42,713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,963.16

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