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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,269.91, 58,238.53 and 27,904.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,269.91, 58,238.53 and 27,904.15 is: 38,445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,269.91 : 58,238.53 = 27,904.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,269.91/58,238.53 = 27,904.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,269.91x = 58,238.53 × 27,904.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,269.91x = 1,625,096,676.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,096,676.90/42,269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,445.71

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