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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,214.09, 58,230.05 and 27,874.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,214.09, 58,230.05 and 27,874.05 is: 38,449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,214.09 : 58,230.05 = 27,874.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,214.09/58,230.05 = 27,874.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,214.09x = 58,230.05 × 27,874.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,214.09x = 1,623,107,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,107,034.05/42,214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,449.42

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