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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,253.63, 58,349.53 and 27,172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,253.63, 58,349.53 and 27,172.49 is: 37,523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,253.63 : 58,349.53 = 27,172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,253.63/58,349.53 = 27,172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,253.63x = 58,349.53 × 27,172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,253.63x = 1,585,501,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,501,660.75/42,253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,523.44

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