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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,942.38, 62,975.52 and 27,989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,942.38, 62,975.52 and 27,989.32 is: 42,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,942.38 : 62,975.52 = 27,989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,942.38/62,975.52 = 27,989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,942.38x = 62,975.52 × 27,989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,942.38x = 1,762,641,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,641,981.45/41,942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,025.32

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