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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,186.61, 58,163.43 and 27,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,186.61, 58,163.43 and 27,051.76 is: 37,296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,186.61 : 58,163.43 = 27,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,186.61/58,163.43 = 27,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,186.61x = 58,163.43 × 27,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,186.61x = 1,573,423,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,423,149.14/42,186.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,296.74

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