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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,227.44, 58,220.92 and 27,093.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,227.44, 58,220.92 and 27,093.40 is: 37,354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,227.44 : 58,220.92 = 27,093.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,227.44/58,220.92 = 27,093.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,227.44x = 58,220.92 × 27,093.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,227.44x = 1,577,402,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,402,673.93/42,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,354.92

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