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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,031.93, 57,985.68 and 27,673.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,031.93, 57,985.68 and 27,673.24 is: 38,176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,031.93 : 57,985.68 = 27,673.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,031.93/57,985.68 = 27,673.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,031.93x = 57,985.68 × 27,673.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,031.93x = 1,604,651,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,651,639.20/42,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,176.97

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