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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,153.62, 58,199.11 and 27,052.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,153.62, 58,199.11 and 27,052.79 is: 37,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,153.62 : 58,199.11 = 27,052.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,153.62/58,199.11 = 27,052.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,153.62x = 58,199.11 × 27,052.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,153.62x = 1,574,447,942.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,447,942.39/42,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,350.25

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