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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,282.82, 58,324.62 and 27,942.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,282.82, 58,324.62 and 27,942.79 is: 38,544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,282.82 : 58,324.62 = 27,942.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,282.82/58,324.62 = 27,942.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,282.82x = 58,324.62 × 27,942.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,282.82x = 1,629,752,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,752,608.49/42,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,544.09

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