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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,268.91, 58,237.16 and 27,903.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,268.91, 58,237.16 and 27,903.15 is: 38,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,268.91 : 58,237.16 = 27,903.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,268.91/58,237.16 = 27,903.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,268.91x = 58,237.16 × 27,903.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,268.91x = 1,625,000,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,000,071.54/42,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,444.34

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