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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,253.08, 58,256.33 and 27,119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,253.08, 58,256.33 and 27,119.04 is: 37,390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,253.08 : 58,256.33 = 27,119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,253.08/58,256.33 = 27,119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,253.08x = 58,256.33 × 27,119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,253.08x = 1,579,855,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,855,607.93/42,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,390.31

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