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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,026, 62,996.44 and 27,244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,026, 62,996.44 and 27,244.32 is: 40,838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,026 : 62,996.44 = 27,244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,026/62,996.44 = 27,244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,026x = 62,996.44 × 27,244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,026x = 1,716,295,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,295,170.22/42,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,838.89

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