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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,254.51, 58,350.73 and 27,173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,254.51, 58,350.73 and 27,173.36 is: 37,524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,254.51 : 58,350.73 = 27,173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,254.51/58,350.73 = 27,173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,254.51x = 58,350.73 × 27,173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,254.51x = 1,585,585,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,585,392.55/42,254.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,524.64

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