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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,157.12, 58,203.94 and 27,056.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,157.12, 58,203.94 and 27,056.29 is: 37,355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,157.12 : 58,203.94 = 27,056.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,157.12/58,203.94 = 27,056.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,157.12x = 58,203.94 × 27,056.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,157.12x = 1,574,782,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,782,679.78/42,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,355.08

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