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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,235.53, 58,261.68 and 27,130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,235.53, 58,261.68 and 27,130.42 is: 37,424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,235.53 : 58,261.68 = 27,130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,235.53/58,261.68 = 27,130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,235.53x = 58,261.68 × 27,130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,235.53x = 1,580,663,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,663,757.27/42,235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,424.98

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