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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,229.08, 58,223.21 and 27,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,229.08, 58,223.21 and 27,095.04 is: 37,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,229.08 : 58,223.21 = 27,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,229.08/58,223.21 = 27,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,229.08x = 58,223.21 × 27,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,229.08x = 1,577,560,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,560,068.40/42,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,357.20

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