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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,247.08, 58,248.05 and 27,113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,247.08, 58,248.05 and 27,113.04 is: 37,382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,247.08 : 58,248.05 = 27,113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,247.08/58,248.05 = 27,113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,247.08x = 58,248.05 × 27,113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,247.08x = 1,579,281,574.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,281,574.01/42,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,382.03

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