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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,223.21, 58,242.65 and 27,883.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,223.21, 58,242.65 and 27,883.17 is: 38,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,223.21 : 58,242.65 = 27,883.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,223.21/58,242.65 = 27,883.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,223.21x = 58,242.65 × 27,883.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,223.21x = 1,623,989,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,989,571.78/42,223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,462.01

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