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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,293.34, 58,338.40 and 27,205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,293.34, 58,338.40 and 27,205.67 is: 37,526.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,293.34 : 58,338.40 = 27,205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,293.34/58,338.40 = 27,205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,293.34x = 58,338.40 × 27,205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,293.34x = 1,587,135,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,135,258.73/42,293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,526.84

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