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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,154.62, 58,200.49 and 27,053.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,154.62, 58,200.49 and 27,053.79 is: 37,351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,154.62 : 58,200.49 = 27,053.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,154.62/58,200.49 = 27,053.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,154.62x = 58,200.49 × 27,053.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,154.62x = 1,574,543,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,543,475.72/42,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,351.63

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