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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,217.83, 58,207.68 and 27,083.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,217.83, 58,207.68 and 27,083.79 is: 37,341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,217.83 : 58,207.68 = 27,083.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,217.83/58,207.68 = 27,083.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,217.83x = 58,207.68 × 27,083.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,217.83x = 1,576,484,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,484,581.51/42,217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,341.68

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