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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,237.70, 58,264.62 and 27,113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,237.70, 58,264.62 and 27,113.38 is: 37,401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,237.70 : 58,264.62 = 27,113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,237.70/58,264.62 = 27,113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,237.70x = 58,264.62 × 27,113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,237.70x = 1,579,750,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,750,782.62/42,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,401.44

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