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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,214.46, 58,230.57 and 27,874.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,214.46, 58,230.57 and 27,874.42 is: 38,449.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,214.46 : 58,230.57 = 27,874.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,214.46/58,230.57 = 27,874.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,214.46x = 58,230.57 × 27,874.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,214.46x = 1,623,143,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,143,365.02/42,214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,449.94

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