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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,198.89, 58,206.98 and 27,067.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,198.89, 58,206.98 and 27,067.59 is: 37,335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,198.89 : 58,206.98 = 27,067.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,198.89/58,206.98 = 27,067.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,198.89x = 58,206.98 × 27,067.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,198.89x = 1,575,522,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,522,534.44/42,198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,335.64

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