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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,200.74, 58,209.57 and 27,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,200.74, 58,209.57 and 27,069.44 is: 37,338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,200.74 : 58,209.57 = 27,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,200.74/58,209.57 = 27,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,200.74x = 58,209.57 × 27,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,200.74x = 1,575,700,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,700,171.49/42,200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,338.21

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