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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,119.09, 58,099.97 and 27,215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,119.09, 58,099.97 and 27,215.09 is: 37,541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,119.09 : 58,099.97 = 27,215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,119.09/58,099.97 = 27,215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,119.09x = 58,099.97 × 27,215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,119.09x = 1,581,195,912.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,195,912.55/42,119.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,541.07

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