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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,284.88, 58,346.12 and 27,180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,284.88, 58,346.12 and 27,180.88 is: 37,505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,284.88 : 58,346.12 = 27,180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,284.88/58,346.12 = 27,180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,284.88x = 58,346.12 × 27,180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,284.88x = 1,585,898,886.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,898,886.19/42,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,505.11

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