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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,224.22, 58,254.39 and 27,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,224.22, 58,254.39 and 27,132.30 is: 37,432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,224.22 : 58,254.39 = 27,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,224.22/58,254.39 = 27,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,224.22x = 58,254.39 × 27,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,224.22x = 1,580,575,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,575,585.80/42,224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,432.91

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