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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,274.65, 63,366.21 and 27,494.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,274.65, 63,366.21 and 27,494.18 is: 41,211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,274.65 : 63,366.21 = 27,494.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,274.65/63,366.21 = 27,494.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,274.65x = 63,366.21 × 27,494.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,274.65x = 1,742,201,666.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,201,666.83/42,274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,211.50

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