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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,252.96, 58,283.52 and 27,140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,252.96, 58,283.52 and 27,140.48 is: 37,437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,252.96 : 58,283.52 = 27,140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,252.96/58,283.52 = 27,140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,252.96x = 58,283.52 × 27,140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,252.96x = 1,581,842,708.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,842,708.89/42,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,437.44

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