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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,009.30, 58,052.05 and 33,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,009.30, 58,052.05 and 33,127.35 is: 45,778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,009.30 : 58,052.05 = 33,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,009.30/58,052.05 = 33,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,009.30x = 58,052.05 × 33,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,009.30x = 1,923,110,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,110,278.05/42,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,778.20

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