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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,155.16, 58,186.26 and 27,825.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,155.16, 58,186.26 and 27,825.46 is: 38,407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,155.16 : 58,186.26 = 27,825.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,155.16/58,186.26 = 27,825.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,155.16x = 58,186.26 × 27,825.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,155.16x = 1,619,059,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,059,450.18/42,155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,407.15

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