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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,197.30, 58,179.34 and 27,063.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,197.30, 58,179.34 and 27,063.26 is: 37,313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,197.30 : 58,179.34 = 27,063.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,197.30/58,179.34 = 27,063.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,197.30x = 58,179.34 × 27,063.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,197.30x = 1,574,522,566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,522,566.15/42,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,313.35

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