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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,254.26, 58,350.39 and 27,173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,254.26, 58,350.39 and 27,173.11 is: 37,524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,254.26 : 58,350.39 = 27,173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,254.26/58,350.39 = 27,173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,254.26x = 58,350.39 × 27,173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,254.26x = 1,585,561,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,561,566.01/42,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,524.30

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